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Ashtead Residents’ Association 8 Dancing Queen comes to Epsom 52

Leatherhead Residents’ Association 12 Crossword 54

The Camping Trip - a story 14 Rotary golfers’ charity day results 58

Home wanted for five kittens 20 What’s going on in August 60

Quiz - TV Occupations 26 August regular events 62

Royal Marines Band Sells Out 28 Summer Holiday Fun in Mole Valley 64

Quiz - Kings and Queens 30 Book reviews 66

Local woman guilty of benefit fraud 32 MV Police - have your say 68

Roll out of weekly food collections 34 Songtime Theatre Arts at Epsom 70

Get composting this summer 36 Gardening - Hedging 72

Summer Holiday Fun in Epsom 38 Meredith’s Memories 74

Rules for life 44 Local history article 78

Invitation to charity golf day 44 Local cultural champions 80

Recipe - Garlic Roasted Peppers 48 Transition Ashtead 84

Andy’s Blog 50 Useful numbers 86

St John Ambulance Abseil 45 August Crosswords 82

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From the Publisher

A couple of weeks ago I was very kindly invited by the team at Polesden Laceyto attend a press evening at the house. We had Pimms on the lawn whilstenjoying the beautiful views over the Surrey Hills and the weather was

stunning, a perfect, balmy English summer evening. I was invited to play crocquet,but not being into bloodsports, I declined. It was easy to imagine what thewonderful parties held by Mrs Greville would have been like whilst she was inresidence between 1906 and 1942. I am amazed to hear that so many people in ourarea are yet to visit, and I would really urge you to do so. One can visit therestaurant and do a little shopping in their unique farm shop - full of locally grownand sourced produce, as well as visit the house itself. There are several walksaround the 1400 acre estate, to suit all abilities, and these and all other informationabout the estate can be found on the Polesden Lacey website:www.nationaltrust.org.uk/polesdenlacey.

After such a long winter it is wonderful to finally see the sun and enjoy the outdoors.My two favourite pastimes - eating and the outdoors - finally meet, when I can enjoyeating al fresco in the garden, or just driving to the coast with my little cool boxsitting on the beach looking out to sea, sandwich in hand!

I am delighted that some of the retailers in Ashteadare continuing with the scheme which I set up withthem last summer, and have come up with a greatidea for a monthly prize draw whereby visitors to theparticipating shops can submit a slip with theirdetails and at the beginning of the month the winnerswill be drawn and given cash vouchers to spend in thelocal participating shops. Mark Adams, the owner ofAshtead Fireplaces, came up with the idea and I hopethe scheme goes from strength to strength. I know Ikeep harping on about this, but the alternative to ourfriendly, local independent shops is a high street fullof chains. When our independents are gone, they’regone.

Have a lovely August, and if you are away, enjoyyourselves, if you are not, make the most of thesummer here, even going on the odd day out makesall the difference.

Cheerio,

Zen GeorgePublisher01372 [email protected]

AdvertisingThe Ashtead & Leatherhead Localprovides local businesses withaffordable, quality advertising. Adscost from £47 +VAT per month, perquarter page for a 10,000distribution (yes, really!) and can bedesigned where required.

Technical & Legal stuffWhilst every care has been taken toensure that the data in this magazineis accurate, the Publisher cannotaccept, and hereby disclaims, anyliability to any party for loss ordamage caused by errors or omissionsresulting from negligence, accidentor any other cause.

No part of this magazine may bereproduced, stored in any retrievalsystem, or transmitted in any form -electronic, mechanical, recording,photocopying, or otherwise - withoutprior permission of the Publisher.

All in-house artwork and editorialpresented in this magazine remainsthe copyright of Zen George.

© Zen GeorgeAll rights reserved 2010.

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How do we communicate? Is it effective?How could we do it better?

These are questions we have sought toaddress during recent years. We have madeimprovements but we realise that we coulddo more and that we could use newtechnology more effectively.

We have been largely reliant upon printedmaterial and physical meetings. Duringrecent years however technology has had amajor impact and for an increasing numberof people it has radically changedbehaviours. We therefore need to changewhat we do and how we do it if we are tocommunicate effectively.

But how? There are great variations in howand why people use new technologies whichseem largely to be a function of age andemployment status. A few examples basedupon my experience:

• I am a reluctant and infrequentmobile phone user. My childrenconsider them to be an essential partof everyday life - thus causingdomestic friction!

• I try to limit the time I spend in frontof a screen, as I consider that Ialready spend too long on emails andother internet-based activity. Manypeople now however seem bereft ifthey cannot access their Blackberryto remain up to date with emails andto have constant access to the net.

• Everyone under 30 now seems toinhabit cyberworld via websites suchas Facebook and Twitter. Will thischange as they grow older, or is this apermanent behavioural change? Icould go on…

There does not therefore seem to be asimple answer. Various and evolving meansof communication now seem necessary to

reach people whose relationship withtechnology varies so greatly.

One specific challenge for us, in commonwith many other organisations, is that wefind it increasingly difficult to attract peopleto attend meetings. There seem to beseveral reasons for this but effectivecommunication is one. Should we considerdiscontinuing them and simply acceptchanged priorities? Or is there some changeto the format, frequency or method ofpublicising which would make a significantdifference?

We all have views on these subjects andperhaps only time will tell which aspects ofthese changes are passing fads and whichaspects are permanent changes. The dangerfor the Association is that we get stuck inthe past and we do not respond to changingbehaviours and expectations. I am no expertin this subject and I am not naturallyattracted to technology but it is clear thatwe are going through a period of rapidchange to which we must respond.

We are exploring ideas to update the waysin which we communicate with ourmembers. If you have a view or asuggestion upon what we might do better,please contact us on:[email protected]

Paul Le VershaChairman

Are you a member of the ARA? If not, whynot join and help us to become an evenstronger voice for Ashtead? Membershipcurrently costs £2.50 a year perhousehold. If you would like to join orhave a general query, please contact ourMembership Secretary, Judith Weller on279944 or by email [email protected]. Shewill be delighted to hear from you.

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At a well attended open meeting on 5thJuly, the Association was addressed byAndrew Bircher, Head of Planning forMole Valley District Council. A livelydiscussion ensued, during which manyopinions were expressed. This subjectconcerns the future of Leatherhead, notjust for the immediate residents, butalso for all the environs which considerthe Town to be their urban centre. Inthe past we have not been very good atrelating our plans to our professed visionfor the Town. Hopefully we can now setout a series of logical steps, orframework through which each proposedplan or project can be seen as a steptowards our vision.

The Council are preparing aquestionnaire which they hope willrationalise the issues and allowrespondents to state their preferencesin terms of the way forward. TheAssociation’s committee will endeavourto ensure that the questionnaire is wellbalanced and constructive, as well asbeing reasoned and logically related tothe vision. We shall be assisting theCouncil in the distribution and collectionof the questionnaires, at least to the

residents of the Town, but wehope that responses can beobtained from a far wider area.

The population of Leatherhead’shinterland is of the order of 40,000.That includes Ashtead, Bookham andFetcham, so it is suggested that weshould endeavour to get at least 5,000responses (12.5%). Clearly if we can getmore than this it would be better, andcarry more weight. However we areseeking more than a tick-box response.This area contains a large proportion ofintelligent people, there must be manygood and imaginative ideas within thecommunity – as well as a few daft ones!So please help us define the future.

It is very encouraging to us that everymonth our form below, draws in fewmore members. The last month’sincrease in membership was alsoboosted by our stand in Town on theLeatherhead Safety Day. So if you livein North or South Leatherhead wards, docome and join us.

Hubert CarrChairman

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If you would like to receive information from the Leatherhead Residents’ Association via email,then please contact us by going to our website.

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The last time they attempted camping, theirexpedition was dramatically curtailed due tomissing tent poles. They hadn't managed asingle night under canvas. However, after arecession hit year, they decided it was time togive outdoor life another go. This time theychecked all the equipment properly. The tenthad been festering at the back of the garageand apart from a couple of mouse nibbledcorners, seemed to be in reasonably goodcondition. After much searching, the missingpoles were retrieved from behind the deepfreeze.Ruth was ambivalent. She knew that campingwasn’t going to be much of a holiday for herbut it would be nice to spend time together asa family and she was determined to make themost of it. Sam was full of positivity and thechildren were looking forward to theadventure. Ruth packed clothes neatly intosoft bags and as much food as possible wasfrozen and stored in a cool box.They were surprisingly organised and ready toleave on time. The children had to be wedgedtightly into the car between all the bits ofequipment and luggage, but pluggedthemselves happily into their games consolesbefore Sam drove off. Five minutes later theywere back on the driveway. Ruth hadforgotten to lock the back door after she putthe rubbish out. They set off again. Threeminutes later they returned once more. Samhad forgotten his baseball cap. He then got tothe end of the road before realising that hehad put his sunglasses down on the kitchentable. Unfortunately this time, Sarah decidedthat she needed to go to the loo. As she wassitting in the middle seat, everyone had to getout and several bags had to be removed.Eventually they wedged themselves in againand finally started their journey.Sam didn't stop until they got to the campsitein Devon. He didn't want to risk getting out ofthe car and not being able to fit everythingback in again. When they arrived, thechildren exploded out of the doors andcharged off. "We're going to check out thefelicities!" Sarah called behind her and Ruthsmiled as she watched her young daughterscuttling after her brothers in her new pair offlip flops.Ruth and Sam found the campsite owners anddrove the car over to their designated pitch.It was nicely shaded under a tree and awayfrom the toilet block. Ruth wasn't sure if this

was a good thing or not. There would be nosmells or people walking past but it wascertainly going to be quite a trek in themiddle of the night.They managed to get themselves set up andby the time the children returned, the onlyjob left was to inflate the airbeds, which Bendid surprisingly easily with a pump thatworked from the cigarette lighter in the car.Ruth had planned a lovely first meal of friedchicken and pasta. However, she had packedthe cool box so well that everything was stillcompletely frozen. The children were sent tothe small camp shop and returned withsausages and plastic water pistols. Thebangers were soon sizzling away on theancient camping gaz stove and the childrenwere quickly soaked to the skin but everyoneseemed happy.They had a really good week. The childrenwere each given jobs and a daily routine wasquickly established. Daniel's responsibilitywas to put out the rubbish. He was veryconscientious about this, especially as Samthought it would be funny to tell him thatrubbish attracted wolves. Those black binbags disappeared the moment they were full.At the end of their stay the children weregrubby but happy, and Ruth felt melancholicas she started to pack up. Everything wasfilthy and nothing seemed to fit back in theiroriginal bags. She crammed sand grittedclothing into bin bags, ready to tip straightinto the washing machine when they gothome. Sam and Ben took down the tent andstarted to load the car.The children were wedged between pieces ofluggage and immediately turned on theirgames consoles. Sam returned from payingthe campsite owner. "Have you got the carkeys darling? They were in the pocket of theshorts I was wearing." "Your shorts were filthyso I put them in the black bags with the dirtywashing. They're in the boot." Sam openedthe back of the car but there wasn't a blackbin bag to be seen...They'd had a good week. Each child had beengiven a job. Daniel was simply bemused whenhe glanced up from his Nintendo to see hisfather glowering in his direction.

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On Friday 18th June 2010, for thesecond year running, The LeatherheadTheatre was packed for a sell-outconcert by the Band of Her Majesty'sRoyal Marines organised by the RotaryClub of Leatherhead in aid of Help forHeroes and The Royal Naval BenevolentTrust.

Over 500 people present enjoyed a two-hour rousing programme of music,including several marches from theband's Corps of Drums, as well astraditional items such as 'Rule Britannia'and 'Land of Hope and Glory', which hadthe entire audience on their feet,waving union flags and singing along atfull voice!

There was also a standing ovation foraround half a dozen members of the 40-strong band when Captain Richard Long,the band's Director of Music, announcedthat they had only recently returnedfrom six months active service inAfghanistan.

Concert organiser, Chris Pelley, from theRotary Club of Leatherhead, said theevening had far exceeded the club'sexpectations, adding "The main aims ofthis concert were to bring qualityentertainment to the people ofLeatherhead and to raise funds for Helpfor Heroes and The Royal NavalBenevolent Trust, both of which weremet in full, with over £5,000 beingraised, including over £750 from abucket collection at the end of theevening!"

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On Friday 9th July 2010 at RedhillMagistrates Court Mrs Heather Pickettwas sentenced for the offence of benefitfraud after pleading guilty. Theprosecution was brought by Mole ValleyDistrict Council (MVDC).

Pickett, a 47 year old woman ofMiddlemead Road, Bookham, had beenclaiming housing benefit and council taxbenefit for her and her husband since2004. She had declared to Councilofficers that neither of them worked.She claimed that they were living on alow income. However, she failed to tellthe Council that her husband hadstarted self-employed work in February2009. She also failed to mention thatshe had started to receive working taxcredits from the Inland Revenue.

It was not until 11 months later that theCouncil became aware that Pickett’scircumstances had changed. In January2010 she was visited by a benefitofficer. Her circumstances werereviewed. Pickett told the officer thatnothing had changed. She said thatneither of them were working. However,later that day, she phoned the officerand admitted that she had lied. Sheconfessed that her husband had startedwork. She also admitted that she wasreceiving Working Tax Credit. Pickett’sbenefit entitlement was thenreassessed. It was identified thatbetween February 2009 and January2010 she fraudulently received £5,152 inhousing benefit and council tax benefitto which she was not entitled.

The court ordered Mrs Pickett to a 12month community order. She must do100 hours unpaid work in thecommunity. She was also ordered to paya contribution towards the Council'scosts of £250. The Court made acollection order for this. Pickett is now

repaying the overpaid amount directlyto MVDC.

Rob Boxall, MVDC Benefits Manager,said: “Hiding or failing to declarechanges in your circumstances when inreceipt of benefits is a criminal offence.It deprives benefits from those in mostneed. If you receive benefit from MVDCand your income, savings, householdcomposition or residency change, youmust tell the Council immediately.Failure to do so could result in aninvestigation and legal action beingtaken against you.

If you suspect someone of committingbenefit fraud in Mole Valley, pleasephone the Fraud Hotline on 01306879284. Here you can speak to a trainedinvestigator. All calls will be treated ina strictly confidential manner; youridentity will remain anonymous."

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The Roll Out of Weekly Food Waste Collections

Local residents should have received a letterfrom the Council telling them about the newweekly food waste collection service. It willexplain how the new caddy and bin can beused.

During July and August, residents across theDistrict will receive two new containersdesigned specifically for food waste. Theywill get a small silver caddy for the kitchen,which can sit on a window sill or worksurface, and a green outdoor collection bin,which is about the size of a small pedal bin.They will also receive a roll of compostablecaddy liners to get them started. When thecaddy is filled, the contents can betransferred to the outdoor bin, which will becollected weekly, at the same time as refuse

or recycling. Residents can start using the bins as soon as they arrive.

This District-wide roll out is the result of the hugely successful trial in Bookhamand Fetcham, in which the area’s recycling rate increased by 10%. At just over50%, Mole Valley’s recycling rate is currently very high. Providing a weekly foodwaste collection for all households in the District should put us among the toprecyclers in the UK.

Absolutely all food waste can be recycled, including: raw and cooked meat and fish(including bones); dairy products; vegetables and fruit; baked goods; tea andcoffee grounds; plate scrapings.Collecting food waste separately will have significant environmental benefits.When food waste is not collected separately, it goes to landfill with otherhousehold waste. There it rots to produce methane, a greenhouse gas that is 21times more powerful than carbon dioxide. By collecting food waste separately, theproduction of methane can be avoided. Once the food waste has been collected, itwill be taken to an enclosed composting plant in the south east of England andturned into agricultural fertiliser.

A new type of collection vehicle will be used. It has a split body with twocompartments. This will allow refuse or recycling to be collected at the same timeas food waste.

Frequently asked questions about the new food waste collection service can befound at: www.molevalley.gov.uk/foodwaste

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Health & Beauty

Reena JoshiRegisteredOsteopath

2 Shamrock Close, Fetcham, KT22 9JG01372 363721

www.rjosteopathicclinic.com

Recognised by all insurers including Bupaand Axa PPPClinics based in Fetcham and UxbridgeNEW male Osteopath ‘Kaps’, specialisingin sports injuries (see left)Getting to the ‘root of the problem’ FAST70% better in 3-5 sessionsConvenient location with free parkingEstablished since 2001All major debit and credit cards now taken

Osteopathic Clinic

KapilanRegisteredOsteopath

DO YOU NEED A SPEAKER FOR YOUR LOCAL CLUB?CALL THE CLINIC TO FIND OUT MORE

Don’t suffer - Get it sorted!

Mon 9-6, Tues 9-6, Weds 10-8, Thurs 9-6, Fri 9-6, Sat 9-580a The Street, Ashtead, KT21 1AW

www.ashteadhealthandbeauty.co.uk01372 274343

For August - Ear Piercing £22.50

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Composting is a natural process that transformsyour kitchen and garden waste into valuable andnutrient rich food for your garden, for free.Your garden doesn’t have to be big to startcomposting at home - simply provide the rightingredients and let nature do the rest.

Did you know 1/3 of your household waste couldbe used for composting?

Compost recipe:

Kitchen waste includes:• Cereal packets and

egg boxes• Fruit scraps,

vegetable peelingsand salad leaves

• Tea bags andcoffee grounds

• Vacuum bagcontents

• Vegetarian pet bedding

Garden waste includes:• Old flowers and nettles• Wood chippings and straw• Twigs and dried leaves

Mix both kitchen and garden waste together,and over a 9-12 month period, you will havecompost.

Benefits:

Saves you money:• By not having to buy compost.• Because it is organic and reduces the need

for other garden products.

Boost your garden by:• Keep plants healthy.• Feeding your lawn and enriching borders.• Nourishing flowerbeds and vegetable patches

Helps our environment:Because home made compost produces ‘peat-free’ compost. This eradicates the need to buypeat products, which have been commerciallysourced and extracted from peat bogs, resultingin the release of stored carbon from the bogs.By putting less household waste out forcollection, less energy is required as there arefewer waste pick-up trucks,waste handling processes involved, and also lesswaste going to landfill.

Once you start, you’ll be surprised to see justhow much waste in your kitchen bin and gardenbin reduces by – simply by putting suitablewaste items into the compost bin instead.

Summer composting tips• If you haven't actually got any compost to

apply to your garden in summer, then this isthe perfect time to begin, with the warmweather adding to ideal compostingconditions.

• Summer is an important time for gardens. Youhave to make sure the grass doesn't get toodry, your plants and flowers aren't wilting andyour garden is well looked after.

• Repairing grass - In order to repair summer'sdry grass effect, cut it and feed it regularly.Your homegrown compost is ideal as a lightand organic top dressing. The compost willsift down into the soil, improving its structureand providing nutrients.

• Mid summer perennials -Continue to pinch back all mid-summer perennials to keepthem bushy and healthy and tostagger blooming times. Ifsome of your perennials haveturned brown or becometattered, cut them back andthen give them some water toencourage new growth. Don't forget to popthe waste into your compost bin!

• Holding a BBQ - If you're invitingfriends around for a barbeque orhaving a summer Sunday lunch withthe family, then make sure you putall your compostable kitchen wasteinto your bin afterwards, along withyour grass cuttings and prunings.

The Surrey Waste Partnership(Surrey County Council working togetherwith the 11 district and boroughcouncils in the county) is offering homecomposting bins at fantastic prices,starting from £14.00 (RRP £39.00).

To buy a bin or to dig up more advice onhow to turn your table scraps andgarden waste into compost, visitwww.surreycc.gov.uk/getcompostingor call 0844 571 4444.

Get composting this summer…and make free food for your garden

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• Well-Established Modern Practice• Fully Air Conditioned• Same Day Emergency Service• Cosmetic Dentistry including ToothWhitening & Advanced Facial Aesthetics

• Full Disabled Access• Hygienist Service• NHS For Children• Easy ParkingDDrr Sue TSue Taylor Dr R Woodriffe Dr M Talaylor Dr R Woodriffe Dr M Talbot Dr Tbot Dr T ThanThan

Phone Now for an Appointment01372 363670

135 Cobham Road, Fetcham, KT22 9HX

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BarnesmeadWoodfield LaneAshtead

MoorlandsThe Marld

Ashtead

We want you to have peace of mind whenyou leave your children with us, knowingthat they will be loved and cared for in afriendly, safe and cheerful environment.

• ChChildrenildren from 3 monfrom 3 months-5 yeths-5 yearsars• LeLeararning environing environment ofnment of the hthe highestighest cacalibrelibre• FaFamilymily vavalues andlues and atmosatmospherephere

YYou are very welcome to visit uou are very welcome to visit us; pleases; pleaseteletelephone to arrange an appoiphone to arrange an appointmentment.nt.

We lWe lookook forward to giving you aforward to giving you and ynd yourour childchildthe suthe support ypport you deserve aou deserve and may need whennd may need when

comcombining work abining work and parend parenting.nting.Liz Chambers, Managing Director

BEd. (Hons), Cert. Ed., Dip. SLD, P.P.A., O.U.(The First Years of Life)

01372 276825 / 279935www.flyingstartdaynursery.co.uk

Something for nothing? It is not oftensomething is given free, but this Augustthere is free fun for children in The AshleyCentre with Cool Crafts, Blast from the Pastand Harry Potter Magical Maths!

Every Wednesday in AugustChildren who love licking, sticking, glitteringand gluing won’t want to miss COOL CRAFTSevery Wednesday throughout August between10am - 4pm. Each week there is a differenttheme:

Wednesday 4th AugustStarting with Wacky Waterworld whenparticipants will make treasure chests withcrafty pirates, and take part in a table toptreasure hunt.

Wednesday 11th AugustThe following week we have Jungle Fever Day,the children can make jungle masks with feistycats and visitors can take part in a zoocolouring competition

Wednesday 18th AugustFairytale Fun making fun frames with royalprincesses and taking part in a fairytalecharacter dressing up competition.

Wednesday 25th AugustIt is Party Time on Wednesday 25 August and achance to decorate delicious cookies withcrazy clowns and take part in a party popperfun quiz.

Every Thursday in August is BLAST FROM THEPAST with Bourne Hall Museum between11am and 4pm

Thursday 5th AugustCoin rubbing and Roman pot making

Thursday 12 Augustchildren will be able to meet a RomanCenturion and a Celtic Warrior

Thursday 19 AugustThere will be a chance to try your hand atbeing an archaeologist with mini excavationdigs.

Thursday 26 AugustThere will be a chance to try your hand atbrass rubbing. Discover how images of the pastcan be brought to life with nothing moresophisticated than crayons.

Tuesday 24th, Wednesday 25th &Thursday 26thHARRY POTTER MAGICAL MATHS with ExploreLearning who will be running somefantastically wizardly fun maths games for allages and abilities.

For more information please visit:www.theashleycentre.co.uk

Summer Holiday Fun in Epsom

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YOUR TEENAGE DJYOUR TEENAGE DJ

Contact Joseph01372 373844

[email protected] available on request

Education & Tuition

Fortyfoot Playgroup in Leatherhead iscelebrating its 35th Anniversary of

providing quality care and education whilepromoting learning through play in a happy

and relaxed atmosphere.

Our sessions run Monday to Friday from9.15am to 12.15pm for children aged 2-4.

NEG funding for children over 3

Please call 01372 374769 or [email protected] to

arrange a visit

BIG STEPS FORLITTLE PEOPLE

OFSTED RegisteredRegistered Charity No. 1044300

“Thank you so much for printing thearticle about the Ashtead FridayMarket in your magazine. We had lotsof new people in the hall and severalwanting to take a table for next time.It certainly made a difference to ournumbers and it highlighted the event,which was fantastic! Many thanksagain.” Chris Townsend, AshteadFriday Market, APMH.

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Book online at:www.surreyhillscookeryschool.co.ukOr phone Sue and Sara on07775 769818 / 07979 [email protected]

HOWTO SURVIVE UNI WITHOUT MUM?Let us teach your teenager all they need to know about cooking, kitchen

hygiene, food storage and other essential life skills.“I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful course. Having been pretty

sceptical (and a little reluctant) he was buzzing when he came home.”Karen, W. Horsley

9/10th and 16/17th Sept £175 inc all food, lunches and first aid certificateTelephone, or view our website, for details and bookings

Maki Sumitomo-Wyatt - FETCHAM STUDY CENTRE

01372 3701642 WEEK FREE TRIAL BETWEEN21st AUG - 20th OCT 2010Book now to avoid disappointment

Education & Tuition

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We have some ofthe most beautiful

stretches of theMole River,

various pondsaround the area

and concessionaryrates to

commercialfisheries within

Surrey and Sussex.

For more info, call the Leatherhead & District Angling Soc Membership Secretary(Eric) on 01372 377654, or visit: www.leatherheadangling.co.uk

Is the stress of everydaylife getting you down?

How about spending afew hours on the riverbank?

Clubs & Activities

LLeeatherheatherhead Friends Grad Friends GroupoupWould you like somewhere

to meet new friends over a cup of tea orcoffee and a slice of cake?

The ‘LFG’ for older people, meets onthe last Thursday of the month at

BfrBfree Caee Cafe,fe, All SaintsAll Saints ChurcChurch,h,KiKingstngston Ron Roadoad, Leatherhe, Leatherheadad

Our next meeOur next meetitings are atngs are at 1pm,1pm,TThursdayhursday 29th July &29th July &

TThursdayhursday 26th A26th Augusugust.t.

For info callMicheMichelle Mclle McSorleySorley onon

0791707917 053524053524We are also looking for volunteers

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Clubs & Activities

LeRocModern Jive Dancing

• All ages from 16+• Learn to dance in just afew weeks

• Exciting, fun social activity• No partner required• Evening classes• Modern Jive with a touchof Salsa

• Dorking - Mon & Tues• Leatherhead LeisureCentre every Thursday(closed 14 Aug - 9 Septinc for summer,reopens 16th Sept)

Bring this ad for ½ priceentry on your first

Leatherhead visit on Thurs

07944 [email protected]

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INVITATION TO JOINCHARITY GOLF DAYTyrrells Wood Golf Club30th September 2010

An invitation is extended to all golfenthusiasts to take part in the annualCharity Golf Day at Tyrrells Wood GolfClub, Leatherhead, Surrey, on Thursday,30th September 2010, in aid of TheChildren’s Trust, Tadworth.

The annual golf day,sponsored by Linden Homes,is now in its seventh yearand organisers are hopingthat local residents andcompanies will take part inthe event. Team entry is£380 for a four-ball, or £95per person, which includesan 18-hole four-ball, half-

way refreshments and a three-coursedinner in the evening at the Grade II listedClubhouse. A live auction, with someexciting prizes, will be conducted byformer Spurs footballer Gary Stevens.

Tickets are available to book online atwww.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/golfday, or,for further information, please telephonethe Events Team on 01737 364324.

The Children’s Trust is a national charity,which provides care, education andtherapy for children with multipledisabilities and complex health needs, andrehabilitation services to children with anacquired brain injury.For further information visit:www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk.

Rules for life• If it’s important to you then you’ll do

it, if it’s not, then you won’t

• Things that most people think areimportant really aren’t

• Worrying uses up energy that could beused on enjoyable pursuits such asdrinking wine, spending time withfriends and family, or reading a goodbook.

• There is no correlation between beingthin and being happy (this is a myth).

• You can achieve any task in 30 minuteswhen your back is up against the wall

• If you love people then show them thatyou do

• Don’t take yourself too seriously anddefinitely don’t take other peoplemore seriously than they merit

• Enjoy yourself whatever you’re doing.If you don't enjoy it or gain some sortof satisfaction from it, then don’t do it

• Accept yourself whatever your foiblesbecause if you don’t, then sure as hellno-one else will

• It doesn’t matter what people think.The only opinion regarding yourselfthat you should pay any attention to isyour own!

• Don’t focus on what it is you want todo but instead clarify what it is thatyou don’t want to do. You’ll beamazed at how brilliantly this workswhen making ‘difficult’ decisions

• Develop a gut instinct and listen to it

• Learn from your mistakes

• Dance like on-one is watching!

• A job is just a job, it’s not your life...is it?

• No-one, on their deathbed, ever said‘I wish I’d spent more time at theoffice.’

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Clubs & Activities

Ideal for:

• Parties

• Weddings

• Anniversaries

• Meetings

• FunctionsAvailable daytime or evening.

Weekdays or weekendsLicensed bar & Fully staffed

Please call

01372 36015107973 346965

or email

[email protected] Grove at

Leatherhead Football ClubFetcham Grove

Leatherhead KT22 9AS

Do you have ahead for heights?Are you up for a

challenge?St JohnAmbulance SurreyCommunity FirstResponders are

offering people the opportunity toabseil off the top of GuildfordCathedral. Come and take the plunge -it will be an unforgettable experience.

The sponsored abseil is on Saturday25th September. The aim is to raisemoney to equip and expand theCommunity First Responder serviceacross Surrey. Responders are trainedfirst aiders equipped withdefibrillators, who are on call withintheir local area.

South East Coast Ambulance ServiceControl alerts them to an emergencyin their local patch at the same timeas dispatching an ambulance, and theresponder can be on the spot in thefirst crucial minutes, dispensing lifesaving first aid while the ambulance isstill on its way.

There are only 60 places available forthe abseil so please book early toclaim a place. Volunteers aged 16 andover are asked to pay £25 as a depositand raise minimum sponsorship of£150. There will be prizes for thehighest sponsorship.

For more information call ZoeFigueiredo on 01483 567163

or email:[email protected]

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“Apart from still getting goodservice from a Roofer, Handyman,Gardener and Cleaning Servicesfound through your magazine, wewould also like to mention ourappreciation of the "Ashtead GoodNeighbours" who have rescued usfrom being housebound all thisyear. Without their help we wouldhave felt like prisoners in our ownhome and would not have beenable to keep various medicalappointments. They certainly dosterling work and are a credit tothe community.

Another joy, of course, is yourmagazine. Keep up the good workand best wishes always fromAudrey and Jack Bewsey”

CT CARSAudi VW Specialists

• Established 1990• Small, local, friendly garage between Leatherhead and

Guildford• Servicing and repairs (ABS brakes, clutches, tyres,

exhausts, diagnostics, airconditioning)• Free loan car• We are also Seat and Skoda specialists, but we can

also accommodate other manufacturers, just call us

Open View FarmEpsom RoadWest Horsley

KT24 6AP

Tel: 01483 285792

Why use a generalist whenyou can use a specialist?

Email: [email protected]: www.ctcars.co.uk

Local Taxis & Motor Services

Across: 1 Corpus Christi, 7 Edged,8 Dracula, 9 Humerus, 10 Hyena,11 Acreage, 17 Imago, 18 Trapeze,20 Katydid, 21 Lille, 22 Demerara sugar.

Down: 1 Crèche, 2 Regime, 3 Udder,4 Road hog, 5 Saucer, 6 Isaiah,8 Dissected, 12 Chowder, 13 Winked,14 Bantam, 15 Jet-lag, 16 Meteor,19 Atlas.

Across: 8 Camera, 9 Rational, 10Remarked, 11 Record, 12 Cinema,13 Audience, 14 Already, 16 Attempt,20 Forehead, 23 Masked, 25 Result,26 Arriving, 27 Majestic, 28 Oceans.

Down: 1 Material, 2 Debate, 3 Backward,4 Gradual, 5 Stored, 6 Concrete,7 Fabric, 15 Executed, 17 Tomorrow,18 Pregnant, 19 Advance, 21 Operas, 22Estate, 24 Soviet.

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Established for 22 successful yearsWe serve an authentic choice of meat, fishand vegetarian dishes freshly cooked toorder by our renowned Bangladeshi chef

House specials served daily

Takeaway service available, with 10%discount on all orders over £15

Outside catering available for large parties.

We are open 7 days a week, inc Bank Holidays12pm-2.30pm and 5.30pm-11pm

1 Craddocks Parade, Ashtead, KT21 1QL

01372 274810 / 273627Why not try our new branch -

The Mogul - 66 Terrace Road, Walton on Thames.01932 223319

1. Preheat the oven to 200C, 400F,Gas 6. Slice each pepper in half,cutting though the stalks and re-move the seeds. Place the pepperhalves, cut side up, in a shallowroasting tin. Top with the garlic,tomatoes and olives.

2. Drizzle over half the oil and seasonwith salt and freshly ground blackpepper. Roast for 25-30 mins untilthe peppers are just tender andlightly charred in places. Leave tocool for 10 mins.

3. Blend the pesto sauce with the restof the olive oil. Serve the warmpeppers topped with the fetacheese and basil dressing. Garnishwith fresh basil leaves.

Recipe of the monthGarlic Roasted Peppers

4 large red peppers

3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinlysliced

115g (4oz) cherry tomatoes, halved

55g (2oz) pitted black olives

4 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp pesto sauce

75g (3oz) feta cheese, thinly sliced orcrumbled

Fresh basil leaves, to garnish

Serves 4 Ready in 45 mins

These colourful roasted peppers are fullof Mediterranean flavours. They make agreat simple starter for a dinner partyor served as part of a summer buffet. Toserve chilled, allow the peppers to coolcompletely then cover and leave in thefridge for a couple of hours.

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Food & Drink

BYTTOM HILL | MICKLEHAM | RH5 6ELMichelin Guide 2008/09/10

01372 372590 www.king-williamiv.com

SUMMERTIMEOFFER

Free Bottle of Wine forbookings of 4

made in advance forThursday and Friday

evenings(offer ends 30th Sept 2010)

FOR AUGUSTFree Dessert with any meal of £10+ Mon - Wed Lunch or Dinner

THE KING WILLIAM IVFREEHOUSE & RESTAURANT

• Voted as a ‘Top Summer Pub’ in Surrey Life magazine, July 2010

• Situated on one of the foothills surrounding Box Hill just below Mickleham Downs,The King William IV boasts glorious views of the Mole Valley from its sun terraces

• Great local ales including Alton’s Pride (CAMRA Supreme Champion); Shere Dropand TEA

• Sun terraces have shelters and heating to allow al fresco dining in all weather and arebeautifully lit in the evening

• Recommended in many good food guides including the prestigious Michelin Guidefor three years in a row

• On the route of public footpaths and ancient bridleways with breathtaking views

• Close to peaceful woodland glades which provide habitats for wildlife, flora and fauna.

• River Mole runs opposite the pub

• Free car park at the foot of Byttom Hill

Saturday Night3 Course Fixed PriceGourmet Meal £20A La Carte Diningalso available

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AshtAshteaead Artd Art GroupGroup hasbeen nurturing localartistic talent for over forty

years, and with a currentmembership of nearly 100, it is still aflourishing concern. With weekly Mondayevening meetings at St. Giles Church Hall ,throughout October to mid-July the groupenjoys a mixture of painting evenings,demonstrations, and workshop evenings.for further information on the groupcontact Audrey Mitchell on 01372 741169 orlook at the Ashtead Residents’ Associationwebsite.

The grand opening evening on Monday 2ndAugust from 7.30pm-9.30pm is always alively and popular affair with a preview ofthe exhibition and free refreshments forthe visitors.

Kings & Queens1. Idi Amin2. Dumfries3. William I (William The Conqueror)4. Stepmother5. King William V6. Tina Turner7. Albania8. Roger Taylor9. A moustache10. April (21st)

TV Occupations

1. Policeman2. Baker3. Museum manager4. Road sweeper5. Masseuse6. Postman7. Secretary8. School teacher9. Art dealer10. Dentist

Dancing Queen comes to Epsom PlayhouseMonday 16th August - 6pm & 8.45pm

Calling all Super Troupers andDancing Queens! The EpsomPlayhouse is hosting the ultimateAbba celebration on Monday 16August with the live showDANCING QUEEN, the biggest ‘70sparty ever.

Featuring a dynamic cast ofsingers and dancers, beautifulcostumes and dazzling

choreography, this high octane, musical extravaganza features fabulous Broadway-styleproduction pieces, performed to wall-to-wall mega Abba hits, including Money MoneyMoney, Fernando, Voulez Vous, Take a Chance and many more.

The show features a medley of fabulous party classics from the 70’s, and a dazzlingcompilation of highlights from the iconic film Saturday Night Fever.

Guaranteed to have everyone dancing, singing and swinging in the aisles. So dig out thoseflares, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the biggest party ever!

Tickets are on sale now, available from the Box Office on 01372 742555.Further details are on the website: www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

Ashtead Art GroupAnnual Summer Exhibition

2nd-7th August

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Art, Jewellery & GiftsCrossword

Across1 School principal (10)6 Weapons (4)9 Punctuation mark (10)10 Skewer (4)12 Military base (12)15 From the centre (7)16 Disaster (7)17 Trading surplus (7)19 Scripted (7)20 In the order of the letters (12)23 Requirement (4)24 Extra (10)25 Expires (4)26 Started from (10)Down1 Form of energy (4)2 Smallest unit of chemical element (4)3 Involving numbers (12)4 Reprimanded (7)5 Wear out completely (7)7 Takes the place of (10)8 Fulfilling (10)11 Business association (12)13 Expressed displeasure (10)14 Mix of gases around the Earth (10)18 Slim (7)19 Serving at table (7)21 Single thing or person (4)22 Travelled on ice (4)

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SALES - REPAIRS - UPGRADESREMOTE ASSISTANCE - CALLOUTS

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On Friday 25th June 2010, fifteen teams offour took part in the Rotary Club ofLeatherhead's 19th Annual Charity Golf Dayat Effingham Golf Club.

As in previous years, the Effingham courseproved particularly challenging foreveryone taking part, with the BritishOpen Regional Qualifying Round havingbeen played there earlier that week.

After lunch and a full round of golf, theday was rounded off with a buffet supperand presentation of prizes, with the BritishGas trophy for the winning team beingpresented to Adam Page, Captain of thePIRA team, who had won the competitiononce before in 2001.

In a very closely fought competition, thePIRA team finished the day with a verycommendable Stableford team score of132, narrowly beating last year's winners,'The Nightingales', into second place by

just two points, with 'Hope' coming thirdjust one more point behind on 129. Theprize for the highest individual score wentto Mike Forster, with a very impressivescore of 45!

After the golf day presentations, PeterMatthews from the Rotary Club drew thewinning tickets in the club's AnnualSummer Draw and, between them, the twoevents raised over £4,000 for theLeatherhead Night Hostel and TheAlzheimer's Research Trust, the twocharities chosen for support by this year'sClub President, Richard Lewis.

For further information about The RotaryClub of Leatherhead, and its activities,please contact Simon Edmands on 07753821964.

Rotary golfers 'club' together for local charities

“The Rotary Club of Leatherheadis very grateful to the Ashtead &Leatherhead Local for its ongoingsupport and promotion of theclub's community and fundraisingactivities, which has generated agreat response from across thearea." Simon Edmands, RotaryClub of Leatherhead

“We’ve had a better responseto our advertisements in TheAshtead & Leatherhead Localmagazine than we had inmany of the papers”. AimeeMatthews, Leatherhead FoodInternational

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~Surreys favourite Computer Store~14 North Street, Leatherhead

t: 01372-37030Monday– Saturday 9:00-5:30pmProviding solutions since 1989

TecRes is a Leatherhead based computer retailer, we have been providing,repairing and upgrading computers, laptops, printers, home and businessnetworks since 1989.

• Vast array of items in stock always at the very best prices.• The cheapest printer consumables.• Fluent in techno babble and plain English• Virus and malware removal• Workshop and home engineering provided

Below we have a small selection of some of our current offers:

Notebooks and netbooksfrom just £250.00

Ideal machines for students andhome users

Epson SX215Printer, copier,

scannerSave £40.00Now only£55.00

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Save desk space andmoney High spechome or business PCfrom £635.00

Computer running slow?Not behaving correctly?Let us give it a Healthcheckand return the machine to itsformer glory

TecRes, 14 North Street, Leatherhead, KT22 7AWwww.tecres.co.uk, [email protected]

Monday to Saturday 9.00 to 5.30t: 01372-370300

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN AUGUST?

If there’s an event in September you’d like mentioned, please contact me before Thursday 12th AugustAll entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details correct at time of going to print.

Wednesday 4th Fuchsia Group Annual Show 8pm-9.30pm. St Michael’s Church Hall, The Marld,Ashtead. £1 entrance. Call Mrs Gardener for info, 01372 276996

Saturday 7th

Butterflies of Box Hill, 11am-1pm. £4 per adult, £2 per child. The flight of thebutterfly conjures up images of summer. Come and enjoy a lovely walk amongst thebutterflies on Box Hill. Hopefully we might catch a glimpse of some of our residentrarer species such as the Adonis Blue. Please bring water, binoculars, sunscreen andhats. Assistance dogs only. 2 miles - challenging. Booking essential by 5 August.Meeting arrangements will be given on booking. This is a National Trust event,contact details below.

Saturday 7th &Sunday 8th

Surrey Mini Bluegrass Festival (Saturday 12pm-11.15pm, Sunday 12pm-7.15pm)Mickleham Village Hall, Dell Close, Mickleham, Dorking RH5 6EE. Day Tickets £10, £14Full Weekend. Jamming from 12 noon, Concert 7pm to 11.15pm. Bands playing A BandLike Alice, Chris Moreton, Wood Wire and Words, High Weald Ridge, Buffalo and GhostTown Showdown. [email protected]; www.surreybluegrass.com

Sunday 8th

Fire and Fodder, Leith Hill. 11am-2pm. £4 per adult, £2 per child. Cleverfirelighting and campfire cookery for families. Cook up some pancakes and popcorn ina woodland kitchen! Suitable for children over 6 years old and they must beaccompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only. Booking essential by 5 August.Meeting arrangements will be given on booking. This is a National Trust event,contact details below.

Tuesday 10th &Thursday 19th

Teddy bears picnic, Box Hill. 11am-1pm. £6 per child. Come along for a teddy bearspicnic on Box Hill. A little walk through the woods to a picnic spot, with stories, songsand games. Children?s picnic provided, just bring your teddy. Suitable for childrenaged 3 - 6 years old and they must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only.½ mile - easy walking Booking essential by 5 August. Meeting arrangements will begiven on booking. This is a National Trust event, contact details below.

Thursday 12th

Minibeast Madness, Box Hill. 1.30pm-3.30pm. £3.50 per child. An afternoon of bug,beastie and butterfly hunting in our varied bug-rich habitats. Suitable for childrenaged 4 - 12 years old and they must be accompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only.½ mile - easy walking Booking essential by 9 August. Meeting arrangements will begiven on booking. This is a National Trust event, contact details below.

Sunday 15th

Wildlife on your Doorstep, Headley Heath main car park, off Headley Common Road.10am-4pm. Free. A day of free guided walks celebrating the wildlife and plants on theheath, including bugs, butterflies, reptiles and wild flowers. Plus information, gamesand activities for all ages. No need to book, activities between 10am and 4pm behindthe main car park. Booking not essential. This is a National Trust event, contactdetails below

National Trust Events, details: E: [email protected];Tel: 01372 220644; Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events

Tuesday 17thLet's go fly a kite! Box Hill. 1.30pm=3.30pm. £5 per child. Come along to design andmake your own kite. Learn to fly your kite and compete to be Box Hill's kite champion2010. This is a National Trust event, contact details below

Thursday 19th

Bat Detectives, Holmwood Common. 7.30pm-9.30pm. £4 per adult, £2 per child.Come along for an evening on Holmwood with Sarah, the warden, in search of thisamazing flying mammal. We will be using bat detectors to reveal the otherwisesecretive hunting pattern of bats as they search for moths and insects. Please bring atorch. (2 miles - easy walking) Booking essential by 18 August. Meeting arrangementswill be given on booking. This is a National Trust event, contact details below

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN AUGUST?

If there’s an event in September you’d like mentioned, please contact me before Thursday 12th AugustAll entries appear on a first come, first served basis. Details correct at time of going to print.

REGULAR EVENTSFriday 2nd(weekly)

10.30am -11.30am Leatherhead Country Market, Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. Fromhomemade cakes to homegrown plants and lots more. Refreshments served.

Tuesday 3rd &Friday 6th

John Singer Sargent 1856 - 1925. A talk providing background information forthose planning to visit the exhibition Sargent and the Sea at the RA. We willexamine Sargent's life, influences and subject matter. £10 inc refreshments: Tel:01372 272235; email [email protected]; www.ashteadartlovers.co.uk

Thursday 5th(weekly)

Come sequence dancing, Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. 7.45pm-10.15pm. £2.50,Doris Gibson 01372 374160.

Thursday 5th(monthly)

Leatherhead Barn Dance Club. 8pm-10.15pm, first Thurs of the month. Abraham DixonHall, Letherhead Institute. £2. Ruth & Jim Gwilliam, 01403 750844

Friday 6th(weekly)

10am - 12noon The Sewing Room, Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. Drop in for a fullrange of haberdashery and beautiful greetings cards.

Saturday &evening walksSaturday 7thMonday 9thSaturday 21stTuesday 24th

Spring walks in and around the beautiful Mole Valley with Ian and Flip Cargill,Moderate pace and fitness. Donation to charities. Saturdays 1½-2 hrs, eves 1-1½ hrs.More info 01372 363589, www.livewellnaturally.co.ukSat 7 Junction Soul Farm Rd & Little Bookham St 9amMon 9 Ranmore East NT CP (Bring NT card) 7.15pmSat 21 Top of Woodlands Rd Effingham 10 amTues 24 Langley Vale Top of Grosvenor Rd (Full Moon) 7.15pm

Friday 13th Ashtead Friday Market. 9am-12.30pm. Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Supporting theRNLI. Cakes, haberdashery, bric-a-brac, plants, cards, jewellery, etc. Free entry.

Thursday 19th

NCTea Party! Downsend School, Leatherhead Lodge, 13 Epsom Road, LeatherheadKT22 8ST, 2:30pm-4:30pm. Great facilities for children – climbing frames, facepainter, mini makeovers, professional photographer, stallholders inc cake stall, kiddiesslide and much more. Bring a picnic and let the kids run free - Free tea and coffee foradults! £3.00 per child in advance, or £3.50 on the door. Siblings under 1yr free ofcharge (all proceeds to NCT) www.nct.org.uk/in-your-area/leatherhead for thebooking form

Friday 20th

Crafty Kites, Leith Hill Tower. 1pm-4pm. £3.50 per child. Come on up to make anddecorate a paper kite and fly it at Leith Hill Tower, the biggest hill in the South East!(Wind not guaranteed!) Suitable for children aged 8 and over and they must beaccompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only. ½ mile- slightly challenging Bookingessential by 19 August. Meeting arrangements will be given on booking. This is aNational Trust event, contact details previous page.

Sunday 22nd

Capel Music Festival, Capel Recreation Ground, RH5 5LD. 12pm-7.30pm. £5. Sameweekend as Capel Classic Car and Horticultural shows. Bands, funfair, bar, teas,stalls, food. A community/family event. Proceeds to Surrey Air Ambulance. E-mail:[email protected], web: www.capelmusicfestival.org.uk

Sunday 29th

Name of Event: Den Building for Dads - Mums and Kids allowed too! Leith Hill. 10am-1pm. £4 per adult, £2 per child. Make a mallet, sharpen sticks, put them togetherand build a family den in the woods. Suitable for children over 7 years old and theymust be accompanied by an adult. Assistance dogs only. Booking essential by 26August. Meeting arrangements will be given on booking. This is a National Trustevent, contact details previous page.

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Other events around the area:

Ashtead Kids Club 26th July - 31st AugustAshtead Youth Centre, Barnett Wood Lane. A mixture of sport, art, cookery, farm trips, outdoor play,competitions, games, toys, TV, DVD and Playstation.Contact: Louise DiTrana; Tel: 07956 185167; Email: [email protected];www.ashteadkidsclub.co.uk. £18 per day/£2.10 per hour; Age Group: 4-11 years.

Run Jump Throw Athletic Fun - Running throughout summer holidayTherfield School, Dilston Road, LeatherheadLearn how to run, jump and throw with rubber and plastic implements in a fun environment. Theprogramme is scientifically written and aimed at encouraging children to enjoy and benefit fromexercise. Improving their co-ordination, skills, cardio vascular fitness and self confidence. Small groups,coached by qualified and enthusiastic coaches. Competition to find Champion Girl and Boy. Many otherprizes, certificate and result card for every child.Contact: Maureen Jones; Tel: 07956 807689; Email: [email protected]£20 for two days; Age Group: 7-12 years

Summer Holiday Fun in Mole Valley

Fun Van is a mobile playscheme that brings activities to children between the ages of 5 and 10 from 9am to12noon. Activities include free play, structured sport activities, coaching, parachute games and theopportunity to enjoy supervised outdoor activities. Sessions will be held on the following dates:Monday 26 July - Chart Downs Community Centre, Chart Downs, Dorking.Tuesday 27 July - St John's C of E Community Primary School, Goodwyns Road, Dorking.Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 August - Leigh Village Hall, Bunce Common Road, Leigh.Tuesday 10 August - Beare Green Village Hall, Merebank, Beare Green, Dorking.Tuesday 17 August - Boxhill Village Hall, Boxhill Road, Tadworth, Surrey.Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 August - Charlwood Village Hall, The Street, Charlwood.Thursday 26 August - Newdigate Village Hall, Kingsland, Newdigate, Dorking.The cost is £7.50 per child per session. If you would like a booking form or further information please call01306 885001.

Mole Valley’s Play Ranger will also be out and about in the area’s parks and open spaces, engagingchildren in a wide range of activities. For full details call 01306 885 001

Tuesday 27 JulyCheerleading WorkshopA fun and energetic workshop based on the popular cheerleading style seen at US sports events. You willdance and perform simple gymnastic moves whilst chanting and 'cheering' on your team. This workshop willbe a fun introduction to this enjoyable sport. No experience necessary. Pom-poms provided but bring yourown smiles. 10am to 12noon - 7 to 12 years of age. Admission: £5

Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 JulyCircus Skills WorkshopsLead by professional performers, you will learn skills like acrobalance, trapeze, unicycling, juggling anddevelop a short presentation for invited audiences at the end of the last day.10am to 4pm - 11 to 18 years of ageTo book for this workshop or for more information please contact Surrey Arts Drama on 01483 519285 oremail [email protected]

Monday 2 AugustBeginners Photography WorkshopSt John's C of E Community Primary School, Goodwyns Road, Dorking RH4 3JAA beginners photography workshop for children. Learn the basic functions of your cameras througheducational fun and games. We will experiment with unusual compositions and perspective. Please bringyour camera. 10am to 12.30pm - 7 to 11 years of age. Admission: £5

For information and to book your place on the Photography and Cheerleading workshops call DorkingHalls box office on 01306 881717.

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belongs where, which counties border one another,and what lies beyond the Watford Gap. He remindsus of the watery bits, the lumpy bits and the flatbits, and gets to grips with the smaller islandssurrounding Britain – and much more.

How the Girl GuidesWon the WarJanie Hampton £20.00A completely original historyof one of the mostextraordinary movements inthe world – the Girl Guides –and how they helped win thewar: millions of women havebeen members. But whathave the Guides actuallyachieved, since they began100 years ago? Do they domore than sell biscuits, sing

around campfires, and tie knots? In this constantlysurprising book, Janie Hampton shows that GirlGuides have been at the heart of women's equalitysince the early twentieth century - when they weregarnering badges like Electrician and Telegraphist.When the Blitz broke out, they dug bomb shelters,grew vegetables and helped millions of evacuatedchildren adjust to new lives in the country. Manywere taken as prisoners of war and survivedconcentration camps.

Samuel Johnson A Life David Nokes £9.99From leading biographer David Nokes, an originaland hugely rewarding portrait of Samuel Johnson,one of the great figures of English Literature.Johnson, born weak and half-blind, shambolic andpoverty-stricken, became the most admired andquoted man in the eighteenth century. Thrown outof Oxford for a lack of funds, he rose to celebrity:author of the Dictionary, a friend to the king,

companion of Reynolds, Goldsmith and Garrick.Nokes looks at his troubled relationship with hisfirst wife, whom he married for money but feltguilty about for the rest of his life; at his family,who haunted his dreams for years; and at hisdifficult, intimate relationship with Mrs Thrale.

I Never Knew ThereWas A Word For ItAdam Jacot de Boinod£12.99From 'shotclog', a Yorkshireterm for a companion onlytolerated because he ispaying for the drinks, toAlbanian having 29 words todescribe different kinds ofeyebrows, the languages ofthe world are full ofamazing, amusing andilluminating words andexpressions that willimprove absolutelyeverybody's quality of life.All they need is this book! This bumper volumegathers all three of Adam Jacot de Boinod'sacclaimed books about language - The Wonder ofWhiffling, The Meaning of Tingo and Toujours Tingointo one highly entertaining, keenly pricedcompendium. As Mariella Frostup said 'You'll neverbe lost for words again!'

Started Early, Took My DogKate Atkinson £18.99A day like any other for securitychief Tracy Waterhouse, until shemakes a purchase she hadn'tbargained for. Witnesses toTracy's Faustian exchange in theMerrion Centre in Leeds are Tilly,an elderly actress teetering onthe brink of her own disaster, andJackson Brodie who has returned

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MOLE VALLEY POLICE COLUMN

Surrey Police is askingMole Valley residents tohave their say andcome up with new andinnovative ways of

meeting their neighbourhood officers.

Until Sunday, 12 September the force willbe asking residents to fill in a questionnaireat panel meetings and consultation events,or to submit ideas online atwww.surrey.police.uk

The aim is to provide a greater range ofmore accessible places for the public tomeet their local team. This may includelibraries, shopping centres and any otherbusy focal points in the community.

As part of our commitment to putting theSurrey public first, we are planning torecruit up to 200 extra police constables,many of whom will support neighbourhoodpolicing teams in tackling issues such asanti-social behaviour.

To help achieve this and in response tocontinuing financial challenges, a review ofcertain expensive, outdated and largelyunder-used police buildings is nowunderway. These buildings currently cost£2.4 million a year to retain.

In Mole Valley we are looking at bothLeatherhead and Dorking police stations tosee how often they are used by the public,assess the condition of the buildings, anddecide whether alternative provisions couldoffer a better, more cost-effective service.

Rest assured your neighbourhood policingteam will continue to patrol your local areaand no police station will close until asuitable alternative has been found and theSurrey Police Authority has agreed anychanges.

Surrey Police is currently in talks with MoleValley District Council to move the SaferNeighbourhood teams currently based atDorking Police Station into the nearby townhall. The proposal, still under negotiation,

includes moving the police front counterservice to this site.

Co-locating neighbourhood teams with localauthorities has already been piloted inother areas, reaping rewards in providing aone-stop-shop for local services.

Mole Valley Neighbourhood Inspector TerriPoulton said: “Surrey Police faces anenormous challenge in these financiallyuncertain times as a result of wellpublicised funding difficulties. If we areable to share premises and replace certainunder-used and expensive-to-run policestations with more convenient locations,we can then put more of our money intothe frontline police officers the publicclearly wants to see more of.

“We are keen to know from residents wherethey would find it easiest to meet withtheir local officers and I would encourageeveryone to come along to a consultationevent or go online to the Surrey Policewebsite and give us their ideas.

“I would also like to reassure people thatregardless of any possible changes to policebuildings, our neighbourhood teams willcontinue patrolling the same areas asbefore and there will be no impact onemergency response or custody provision.”

Feedback from the consultation process willbe presented to the Surrey Police Authorityin November and we will keep the publicupdated of any decisions on changes topolice buildings.

For more information please visitwww.surrey.police.uk or speak to yourlocal officer.

To contact Surrey Police, telephone 0845125 2222. In the event of a crime inprogress or an emergency, telephone 999

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Songtime Theatre Arts join forces with theEpsom Playhouse once again to launch theSongtime Summer School from 2nd-12th August.A two week professional theatre training courseculminated in four performances of Disney’sAlice in Wonderland at the Epsom Playhouse on13th and 14th August.

Open to children from 5 to 14 years of age, theSongtime Summer School will rehearse fromMonday 2 August to Thursday 12 August (from10am to 4pm). Summer School students makefriends, have fun and develop their talentsunder the watchful tutorship of highly respectedWest End directors, choreographers andperformers. They will also get the rareopportunity to experience the thrill ofperforming live on stage at Epsom Playhouse.

Songtime Theatre Arts currently have 14 schoolsacross the South East with over 600 pupils.Songtime have produced a host of high profilegraduates include EastEnders’ stars CharlieBrooks (‘Janine Butcher’) and Preeya Kalidas(‘Amira Shah’). With other recent students andcurrent members starring in a host of West Endshows including the hit musicals “Hairspray”,“Billy Elliot” and “Oliver”, Songtime has gained

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Theatres at which Songtime currently performinclude; Windsor Theatre Royal, RichmondTheatre, Wimbledon Theatre, The New VictoriaTheatre in Woking, The Churchill TheatreBromley and The Epsom Playhouse.

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Choosing hedging plants for the garden –either to create distinct spaces or asboundaries – is a major decision forgardeners. Hedges are long-term featureswhose presence and appearance affect theatmosphere of the garden. They also requireconsistent maintenance. Plants clippedneatly in a geometric shape - formal hedging- need particularly careful selection.

There are few circumstances where theplanting of the evergreen Leyland cypress (xCupressocyparis leylandii) is justified in theprivate garden. This tree’s speed of growthand eventual height guarantee problems foryour successors. Indeed, local authoritieshave the power to deal with complaints byneighbours whose gardens are overshadowedby this monster, or bereft of nutrients andwater because of it. Best avoid itcompletely.

The best hedging plants are much slowergrowing, but once they have reached thedesired height require only one or two trimsa year. Yew (Taxus baccata) is the king ofevergreen hedging, where there is room forit to be used as an internal garden hedge. Itshould never be planted adjoining grazingland, since the foliage and seeds are toxic tolivestock. You need to buy plants that havebeen propagated by cutting rather thanraised from seed, or there will be a lack ofuniformity in leaf colour and shape that willalways displease. Ask the nursery or gardencentre about the origins of the plants beforeyou buy. Yew do badly on waterlogged soils,so make sure that the ground is well-drained.Like other evergreen hedges, it is bestplanted in early September, and watered

until the autumn rains come.For heavy clay soils, hornbeam(Carpinus betulus) is hard to beat,since it is hardy, has fresh greenleaves in the spring and, if clipped inlate summer, will retain its russet-brown dead leaves right through thewinter. In some years, a second trimmay be necessary.Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is the firstchoice for a lighter, more free-draining soil, and looks similar tohornbeam except that it has thebonus of lovely, thinly-pointed, russet

leaf buds. It can be treated in exactly thesame way as hornbeam. Both beech andhornbeam are less impermeable to wind thanevergreen hedges, so there is less ‘swirl’ inconfined spaces.

The shrubby honeysuckle (Loniceranitida) is strangely out of fashion forhedging, yet it produces a neat, dense,rounded, evergreen hedge, up to about 1.5metres tall, if trimmed in April andSeptember. You sometimes see little fragrantflowers in the spring. It will grow in shade,and tolerates chalk, but doesn’t like coldwinds.

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is oftenused as a constituent of an informal, nativehedge, planted in a mixture with fieldmaple, blackthorn and hazel, for example. Ittrims up surprisingly cleanly (even if thethorns call for thick gloves) and is thus anexcellent choice for a country garden, wherea hedge of 2 metres or less is desired. It istruly deciduous, losing all its leaves inwinter.

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There are many people who have experiencedthe feeling of exhilaration on arriving at thesummit of a hill by their own effort. You canboard a railway train that will deliver you to thetop of Snowdon, a wonderful opportunity forthose folk who could never otherwise be there,but for fulfilment you must have arrived by yourown effort.

It is not surprising that an Ashtead boy’s firstacquaintance with a hill should be Box Hill. Itcan be approached by road via Headley when arenot fully aware of your ascendance until you catchthe first glimpse through the trees on the left ofsudden spectacular views to the south. However,my first encounter with Box Hill was ascendingby the chalk path which begins beside theBurford Bridge hotel, an exciting scramble for asmall boy. As you climbed higher so the viewopened up across the road, river and railway inthe Mole Valley and beyond, the Denbies Estate,then of course before the days of the fabulousvineyard we know today. The gradient easedtowards the top and then the wonderfulpanorama with Dorking town, Reigate Road andthe great stretch of rolling countryside right downto the coast, all being helpfully indicated byarrows chiselled into the surface of the viewpointmonument.

Came the years of school and adolescence andthe magic of the mountains was obscured by theshadow of the imminent war. For me, in my laterservice years in the RAF there came a periodwhen the emotions were given a gentle stir. It wascustomary for service personnel to be given a fewweeks’ respite from the blistering heat of thecentral plains of India and spend a refreshingperiod in the foothills of the Himalayas. It waswonderful to see for the first time that distantview of the snowcapped mountains of theWestern Himalayas from Chakrata, our hillstation, and from our viewpoint Nanda Devidominated the range.

Back to civvy street, a wedding, a new home andfamily and working on a new career in the familybusiness - a busy life. When the children wereyoung ou holidays were focused on them withvenues like the south coast seaside orHuntingdon and the Fens which was Joyce’shome ground and was always a big attraction tothe children. Here in the south east corner ofBritain we are farthest from any mountain region.In 1966 when Robin was in his teens we decidedto be adventurous and go for a two week holidayto Abergele on the north Wales coast. Inretrospect I think there were mysterioussubconscious thoughts about mountains going onin my mind about that destination.

Upon our arrival Robin was thrilled to find thatour chalet was a few yards away from the LMSCambrian Coast Line railway line to Holyhead onAnglesey with steam trains frequently passing andwe had to cross the line to get to the beach whichwas just across on the otherside. The other exciting sightwas two small mountainswhich dominated the viewlooking inland and not faraway. Well, of course wewere on the edge ofSnowdonia.

Those Blue Remembered Hills

Mr Meredith Worsfold was born in 1922, and still lives in the village of Ashteadand has written a book on the village entitled ‘Ashtead The Street in the 1920’s’

Meredith Worsfold in 1930

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Local Kitchen & Bedroom ManufacturerOpens New Branch in Ashtead

Renowned local kitchen and bedroom supplier,Heart of the Home, opened a new branch called’Ashtead Kitchens & Bedrooms’ in Ashteadvillage at 24 The Street (opposite the Shellgarage). Chris Grayling MP and dignitaries fromlocal charity, Rianna’s Fund were all at theopening of the showroom on 3rd July. Run byMike and Pauline Moran for over 25 years, andsince the beginning of the year, Peter their sonjoined the team. Mike believes that the time isnow right to expand in a market dominated by national kitchen and bedroomcompanies that don’t always understand the ethos of meeting the needs of the localcommunity.

Heart of the Home’s main showroom in Kingston Road, Leatherhead is slightly off thebeaten track but its distinctive red antique van does turn a few heads. For the past 25years Heart of the Home has been planning and installing kitchens and bedrooms andmuch of its business comes from recommendations, in fact having traded for so longMike Moran has been to known to have repeat business, which is hard to imagine giventhe average life of a kitchen is over 15 years!

Heart of the Home is actually rather different from the majority of kitchen andbedroom companies seen on the high street- they don’t sell expensive Germankitchens, nor stocks pre-fabricated ‘standard’ units,- they actually manufacturer all oftheir products in Leatherhead; from real wood, to painted finishes (in any colour) theirrange of door styles surpasses those of the high street kitchen specialists, and theirprices are more than competitive than some of the major players in the market today.

Asked why he opened a new branch in Ashtead, Mike grins – ‘well it’s my home village, Ihave always had a fondness to people who live in Ashtead, they are so friendly. As avillage it represents much of what I have always strived to be as a business, friendlyand local… and I am sure the villagers would agree, as they are such vehementsupporters of independent traders in their neighbourhood.’

As well as giving excellent service and supplying superbkitchens and bedrooms, Heart of the Home has teamed upwith local charity, Rianna’s Fund’ by making a donationfrom all kitchens and bedrooms sold to the end of the year.Mike is very keen to support the good work they do, saying,‘it is important that we do not turn away from suffering,just because it is not on our doorstep.’

Mike, Pauline and Peter Moran are very much looking forward to meeting their newcustomers at Ashtead Kitchens & Bedrooms.

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Leatherhead & District Local History SocietyPotted Histories No: 19Fairmount House

The Bull Inn - The Red House - Leatherhead

Fairmount House on Bull Hill stands not only the site of the old Bull Inn, but also of the RedHouse which was behind the inn. The Inn was earlier called the Black Bull. The first knowninnkeeper was Thomas Williamson in 1798. Following this, the occupancy changed many timesuntil finally at the turn 19th century the Thayer’s family ran it. It started with William Thayersand finally in 1925 by Mrs Alice Louisa Thayers. The forecourt of the Inn became a meetingplace for the town and developed into a form of ‘Speakers Corner’. Latterly the Friary Brewery,Guildford, owned the Bull Inn. The inn was demolished in 1925 and the Leatherhead Gas &Lighting Company showrooms were built on the site.

The Red House, formally Belmont Lodge, was originally the home of George Fish Richardson andwas part of a large estate he sold in 1873. From 1915 to 1919 it was a WWI Red Cross hospital.For many years it was a residential hotel. In 1949 it was purchased by the Leatherhead UrbanDistrict Council as additional offices. It was also home to the local library. It was sold in 1985for redevelopment as a commercial property. Fairmount House provides fully servicedaccommodation for approximately 200 staff.

For information regarding Membership, Lectures and Museum opening hourscontact: Leatherhead & District Local History Society, Leatherhead MuseumHampton Cottage, 64 Church Street, Leatherhead, KT22 8DPTel: 01372 386348mail to: [email protected]: www.leatherheadlocalhistory.org.uk

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Celebrating Local Cultural Champions

Mole Valley was well represented at the 2010 Arts & Business CulturalChampions reception held in Chatham, Kent. Hard-working Surreyresidents Viv Colvill and Dick Jones were acknowledged for their

support of arts and cultural organisations in the District.

Mole Valley DistrictCouncil nominated Vivand Dick as CulturalChampions. Viv wasrecognised for her workwith the Leatherhead-based FreewheelersTheatre Company. Dickwas recognised for hiswork with the MoleValley Arts AliveFestival Committee.

The event, which tookplace at The HistoricDockyard in Chatham,was held to celebratethe work of those who

are playing a vital role in supporting the arts at a local level. It publicly acknowledgedtheir efforts and encouraged others to get involved.

Viv Colvill is the director and volunteer general manager of The Freewheelers. TheLeatherhead-based theatre group brings disabled and non-disabled actors, supportersand production teams together. Viv works tirelessly as a volunteer to fundraise for thecompany. She also helps to keep it up and running.

Dick Jones is acting secretary of the Mole Valley Arts Alive Festival. He is also a localbusinessman. Arts Alive is a community arts festival. It takes place every October atvenues across Mole Valley. The festival is now in its fourteenth year. Dick’s support hasbeen invaluable. He has provided marketing advice and helped to raise the festival’sprofile among local businesses. Mole Valley District Council also supports the event.

The reception took place on 19 March 2010. It was hosted by Jonathan Shaw. At thetime he was the Minister for the South East and MP for Chatham and Aylesford.

Councillor Clare Curran, Portfolio Holder for Customer Services and Partnerships, said:“Events such as these are very important; the tireless work of local volunteers who aremaking a significant contribution to the local arts community should be acknowledgedand celebrated.’

For more information visit www.freewheelerstheatre.co.ukor www.arts-alive.co.uk.

Pic L to R: Jonathan Shaw MP, Dick Jones, andArts & Business Director Jane Chambers

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At a party in the 1970’s (giving my age away now!), I remember discussingenvironmental issues with friends – they were very “green” way back then,when green was a very unfashionable colour. I recall thinking they werenaïve and idealistic and that, lovely people as they were, they weren’t inthe real world. I thought the real world was governed by economic growth,consumer demand, human greed (I wasn’t entirely wrong…) and that“greenery” would never catch on against the powerful established economy.

Thirty-odd years on, their views, which werepretty marginal then, are now mainstream and myviews as a twenty–something seem rather dated.The vast majority of the scientific community isnow agreed that human activity is almost certainlyaffecting CO2 levels and causing global climatechange and that we must act now to reduceemissions. The government is convinced the issueneeds tackling – we now have the Climate ChangeAct of 2008 on the statute books, with a legalrequirement to reduce carbon emissions by 34% by2020 and 80% by 2050 from a 1990 baseline. Urbangreening, biodiversity and the environment are all major concerns of our newgovernment. “The Coalition; our programme for government”, says that we need toencourage sustainable food production. There is now a legal requirement for newcommercial buildings to have zero carbon emissions. We now have public companies,understanding the importance of this issue, vying to outdo each others greencredentials. Gas guzzling cars are less popular now. More people are cycling to work.Re-cycling and re-using is becoming automatic. We are building wind farms, part of astrategy to both shield us from energy uncertainty and reduce carbon emissions. At alocal level, we have a Sustainability Officer on MVDC. In fact, everywhere you look,we are being encouraged to tread more lightly on our planet.

At a very local level, Transition Ashtead is promoting sustainable living in our village,with action groups concerned with reducing ‘food miles’ by growing and obtaininglocal food, and home energy conservation. Transition Ashtead’s aim is to help withthe “transition” to a lower carbon lifestyle. We all have energy-hungry habits thatwith a little thought and practice we can change, to be more earth-friendly. As ourname implies, it’s a transition rather than a sudden change that we are encouraging.Small steps in the right direction begin to alter your mind-set and before you know it,you are being greener than you ever thought possible. How things change!Have you caught up with the mainstream yet?

Chris Ellis

Get involved locally – join one of our Action Groups; the Food Group orthe Home Energy Group would welcome new members. Or tell us whatgroups you’d like to see started!

For more information about Transition Ashtead or to join any of ourAction Groups, see our website at www.TransitionAshtead.org.ukContact our Secretary Derek Smith on 01372 378914or [email protected]

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