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Ashtead Residents’ Association 8 Andy’s Blog 54

Leatherhead Residents’ Association 10 Computer courses for the petrified 56

Locals have their say on Leatherhead 16 Local hockey club 56

Leatherhead Community Association 22 Swimathon Challenge 2011 58

Making it in Mole Valley 24 Spot the difference 60

Cats Protection 26 Recipe of the month 62

Chernobyl Children’s Life Line 2011 28 Local history article 64

Vocalists’ Night at Mezz Bar 34 Ashtead Winter Ball - report 66

Quiz - City Rivers 36 Book reviews 68

Leatherhead Theatre 38 What’s on? 72-75

Interested in forensic science? 40 Surrey Reuse Network launches 76

It’s a Bug’s Life - a story 42 Burns’ Night Supper - report 78

Macmillan Cancer Support 44 DNA Property Marking - Beat the Burglar 82

Quiz - Heroes & Villains 46 Transition Ashtead 86

Epsom Rotaract 48 Gardening - Fruit Trees 88

Winter Wellness - Part 2 50 Leith Hill Musical Festival 2011 90

February Crosswords solutions 53 Useful numbers 94

Simple Crossword 52 Crosswords 92

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From the Publisher

TTTThe signs of spring are definitely here. I grew some tulips in a ceramic pot by thekitchen door last year and this year they have started to shoot up in mid February, a

sure sign? The garden is slowly coming to life and one knows this, not by the snowdropsor crocuses coming up, but by the seed and young plant catalogues that land on thedoormat almost daily! Persephone will once again be in our midst, prising herself fromthe underworld of Hades (sorry, my ‘Greekness’ pops out from time to time!)

March is always my favourite month as my birthday falls in this month, and I am verypleased to report that I can make my birthday celebrations continue for an entire week.

I was contacted by Mid-Surrey Link who work with Chernobyl Children’s Life Line as theyare just starting their project for 2011 when members of our community play their part insupporting children from Belarus. The children come to the UK for a recuperative breakfrom the after-effects of the Chernobyl disaster. A few weeks’ break from radiation,eating nourishing food and breathing clean air, is believed to improve their healthsignificantly by giving their immune systems a chance to recover. More informationabout how you can help can be found on page 28.

If you’re into ‘CSI’ then once again the Holy Cross School in New Malden is running itsfree Forensic Science course from June. Details of the course and how to apply can befound on page 40.

2011 is the Macmillan Cancer Support centenary, and they are challenging localbusinesses, organisations and individuals to raisefunds by signing up to the Macmillan Centenary 100year challenge, page 44.

A really interesting and useful project has startedcalled Surrey Reuse Network, made up of sixcharities, it’s ethos is a simple one: to offer a widerange of good quality items (furniture and kitchenappliances) at affordable prices as well as offeringtraining and employment opportunities to help localfamilies in need. I think we are all more conscious ofthe need to recycle and this is a great way of donatingor buying used goods, page 76.

Lots of new businesses have come on board for Marchand I am sure you will be as excited as I am todiscover the diversity and sheer number of businessestrading in the local area, and long may it continue.

Don’t forget to put your clocks forward before youretire on Sunday 27th March and I’m sure, like most ofyou, I shall be commenting on how light it is for 6pmon that first Sunday!

Fingers crossed for a mild and colourful spring, I, forone, can’t wait to take off my coat!

Tatty bye,

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It is becoming clearer that the effectsof cuts in local government finance andthe introduction of “Localism” willpresent every community with bothdifficult choices and major challenges.

The impact of cuts is yet to be fullyfelt but the introduction of on-streetparking charges by Surrey CountyCouncil across the county and thepublic outcry about the closure ofmany libraries are perhaps a taste ofthings to come. Other plans arestarting to form which will need aconsiderable increase in theinvolvement of the voluntary sector.

The full impact of these major changesupon our community is as yet unclear.But I believe that Ashtead residentsface a major challenge. How do werespond positively, take advantage ofopportunities offered and engage moreeffectively with local government tosafeguard our community?

Ashtead has a strong tradition ofvoluntary activity and communityinvolvement. It should therefore bewell placed to respond positively.Some examples are the workundertaken by Ashtead GoodNeighbours to assist with travelarrangements, the Ashtead Churches’Community Trust which raised moneyto hire an additional youth worker andthe varied charitable activities ofRotary.

Looking forward, it seems to me thatone of the challenges will be forrepresentatives of the various localgroups to work more closely togetherto harness the strong community spiritand identity we enjoy. Over thecoming months, this will therefore bereceiving our increased attention.

These changes are also likely toprovide excellent opportunities formore residents to be directly involvedin the development and operation ofour community. If some involvementmay appeal to you, please let me know([email protected]),as we are starting to plan for whatcould be a challenging and rewardingnew era.

Ashtead Spring Clean

This year’s Spring Clean takes placeon Saturday 2nd April starting at10am. Why not join us for an hour oflitter picking to help to keep ourvillage looking clean and tidy?

We will meet in the APMH car park andat other points around the village andthen follow up with a coffee at the Legof Mutton and Cauliflower. Moredetails in next month’s magazine.

Paul Le VershaChairman

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We live in interesting times. For as I write thiswe have just heard that the Olympic cycleraces will come through Westcott andDorking , up the zig zag to Boxhill and thenthrough Leatherhead and on to Kingston. Thiswill be shown on giant screens in the Dorkingand the Red House Gardens, in Leatherhead.In preparation for this international view ofour Town, it will be necessary to get the placelooking spic and span. Hopefully theResidents’ Association will be at the centre ofthis and ensuring that the world sees us as wewould like it to.

But that is not all. The Government isproposing to turn much of the delivery of localservices upside down, so Parish Councils andResidents’ Associations will set the agenda forthe delivery of services, such as Planning andHealth Care. This is not a matter of trying touse unpaid volunteers to do the work ofCouncil officers, nor is it a scheme to pushCouncillors to one side. But this is to get thelocal people to plan their Town themselvesrather than be told from on high what is goodfor them. To start with, a few areas will beselected in which to try out the idea. Some ofyou may have seen a TV programme on BBC2just before Christmas which suggested thatLeatherhead might be an ideal town to showthis off. I missed it as I was abroad. But sincethen things have moved on, and next week weshall know whether or not our bid has been

successful. This will be history to you ofcourse by the time you read this.

Over the years, Leatherhead has been veryconscious of its image to the rest of the world.It is not so long ago that the Council tried topresent us with a water-feature where thecross roads had been before the clock-towerstood there. A public consultation was held inwhich only 80 or so responses were received.Then the Council pushed ahead with theirplans causing an outcry and over 500 peoplecrammed into the Theatre to pour scorn uponthe Councillors and Council Officers.Nevertheless the County Council still pushedahead with their plans until they found a largeunderground concrete construction. This,rather than the democratic voice of thetownsfolk finally won the day.

Following this, the ‘Health check’ was bornand this lead on to the creation of a limitedcompany to turn ideas into practice.Undoubtedly this has weighed heavily in favourof making the Town a possible ‘Vanguard’leader in the democratic experiment. So whatshould we do? Well as a first step you shouldjoin and support your Resident’s Association,whether it is for Leatherhead or one of thesurrounding villages, get involved! The eyes ofthe world will be upon us!

Hubert CarrChairman, Leatherhead Residents’ Assoc.

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Residents have their say on Leatherhead’s Future

Residents of all ages attended a recent exhibition on 28 and 29 January in Leatherhead onthe future of the town centre.

The exhibition featured the findings of a consultation held in autumn 2010 by Mole ValleyDistrict Council and Surrey County Council. During the consultation the councils askedresidents and businesses how Leatherhead should be improved.

The exhibition gave the communitythe chance to comment further onwhich areas the councils shouldprioritise. Once all views have beentaken into account the councils willfinalise where they will spend thefunding they have been given bydevelopers to make theimprovements.

A number of written and verbalcomments were collected during theexhibition. These join the 120 pagesof written comments that peoplesent to the two councils during theconsultation process viaquestionnaires.

Opinion is united among thecommunity on the need to look afterwhat we have better. It is beingsuggested that access for vehicles tothe High Street during the eveningshould continue, but with bettermanagement of car parking to avoidinconvenience to pedestrians andshops. More space should also bemade for the outside tables andchairs that belong to the town’smany restaurants.

There is also a proposal to review thenumber and type of seats, litter bins and other street furniture to make the town centremore attractive. These could also stop car drivers from accessing areas that are vulnerableto damage or areas that have parking restrictions.

The councils will also consider redesigning the entrance to the pedestrian zone close to TheLeatherhead Theatre.

Tim Hall, Surrey County Council Cabinet Member for Change and Efficiency, said:“Immediate funding is limited but we intend to make a start on essential maintenancewithin a few weeks and reach agreement on other projects to be developed over the nextcouple of years.”

The exhibition display can be viewed on the Mole Valley District Councilwebsite: www.molevalley.gov.uk. Send your comments to Rod Shaw:[email protected]. The Mole Valley Local Committee will consider areport on the consultation on 3 March and the Mole Valley District CouncilExecutive on 5 April.

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The Association is seeking to become a charitable company limited by guarantee. As required byits Constitution, 21 days notice has been given to members of a Special General Meeting at whichthe trustees will seek their approval. If a simple majority of those members present and voting atthe meeting approve, the Trustees will have power to undertake the process for incorporation,which requires the dissolution of the existing Association and the transfer of its assets to a newincorporated entity with the same name.

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I guess people don’t give much thought tocat flaps – why would they?! – but afascinating fact is that they have beenaround in one form or another for over 400

years – they werefirst invented in the17th century by SirIsaac Newtonspecifically so thathis feline friendscould come and goas they wishedwithout letting toomuch light into hislaboratory. 400 yearson the cat flap isstill the best &

simplest way to let your cat circulate inand out of the house.

Here at Cats Protection we recommendthat every cat owner install a cat flap.Let's face it, cats are very independentcreatures (and this is part of the reasonwhy the Egyptians worshiped them. Theirindependence from humans is greater thanany other animal on earth) and they canget very frustrated if we don't let them outexactly when they wantto go out. A simple catflap means that yourcat will retain theirmuch neededindependence & havethe freedom to choosewhen to go outside andenjoy the sunshine or fresh air wheneverthey want without bothering you. If theyfeel like sunbathing, they simply walkthrough the flap. They want to go outsideand chase butterflies? They walk throughthe flap. When they are done and want toeat, drink or sleep, they will come backinside using the cat flap.

Sometimes, if you have both cats anddogs, it’s a good idea to install a cat flap

not only on your exterior door, but also asmaller cat flap on a door that leads toanother room in the house. This way, youcan give your cat access to another, saferroom where it can hide if it’s beingchased. Also, because dogs will eatwhatever you put in front of them,including cat food, if you have a dog and acat, you can leave the cat food in theother room where the dog can’t reach it!Furthermore, given the appalling coldweather we have just had, whenconditions are that harsh, if left outsidethe house for extended periods your catcan get frostbite on its ears, paws, andnose. And not being able to get insideeasily leaves your cat in a vulnerableposition, both in the countryside and inthe city. By having a cat flap installed,your cat can escape both cold weather anddanger from the exterior.

A simple cat flap therefore will not onlysave you time and energy, but will alsokeep your cat safer & make him a muchhappier pet.

I’m not sure what Sir Isaacs cat flap wasmade of but these days’ cat flaps can besimple manual devices, or run on infraredor they can even be electronic, workingwith your pets microchip to ensure onlythose kitties who live with you are allowedin. Fitting a flap is easy – in doors, walls &even double glazing.

You can contact Cats Protection EpsomEwell & District on 01737 640882 for moreinformation or visit our website http://www.epsom.cats.org.uk/

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26th April 2011 marks the 25th anniversary ofthe Chernobyl accident and today’s childrenof Belarus are still suffering from the after-effects; they are living with a tragedy whichnot only did not occur in their lifetime, it didnot even happen in their country.

The contamination in Belarus will remain forthousands of years until the radioactivefallout from the explosion has decayed to a“safe” level, and in the meantime it’s aninescapable legacy that the people of Belaruslive with on a daily basis. And one thing thatparents are desperate for is the chance fortheir children to have a break away from it.

That’s where the Mid-Surrey Link comes in.At a recent meeting in St George’s ChristianCentre, the chairman of the Mid-Surrey Link,Maurice Jones, explained how the nationalcharity Chernobyl Children Life Line (CCLL)was set up shortly after the accident to try tohelp those suffering from the after-effects ofthe Chernobyl disaster. Every year familiescontinue to invite children from Belarus intotheir homes as part of this initiative.

The Mid-Surrey Link has operated in Ashtead,Epsom and Leatherhead since 2002, withmembers of our community playing their partin supporting children from Belarus luckyenough to come to the UK. The childrencome to the UK for a recuperative breakfrom the after-effects of the Chernobyldisaster. A four-week break from radiation,

eating nourishing food and breathing cleanair, is believed to improve their healthsignificantly by giving their immune systemsa chance to recover.

The Mid-Surrey Link is looking for volunteersliving within easy reach of Epsom andAshtead to act as hosts, or to support a host,for two weeks between Wednesday 20thJuly -Wednesday 17th August 2011. Outings andactivities are organised for the children, andtheir hosts and supports can join in withmany of these if they wish.

Fundraising for the 2011 visit received akickstart at the end of January when wewere invited to be the supporting charity forthe January Ashtead Bridge Drive, raisingenough funds to bring across one child thissummer.

If you are interested in finding outmore about how you could help thechildren of Belarus, please contactthe Link on 01372 741228, visit ourwebsite: www.midsurreylink.org, orcome along to our next InformationEvening at 8.15pm on Tuesday 8thMarch at St George's ChristianCentre, Hall, Barnett Wood Lane,Ashtead, KT21 2DA

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Vocalist’s Night @ Mezz Bar Leatherhead Theatre18th March / 22nd April / 20th May / 24th June

With two successful years of jazz music in the Mezz Bar the LeatherheadTheatre bar has revamped its monthly event to include more opportunities foreven more people to join in and enjoy the space in 2011.

Are you an aspiring singer? If you would be interested to learn something new,then the beginning of the evening is for you. Sarah Jane Weston runs an hour

long workshop which will teach you the basics and advanced techniques of singing drawing onyears of performance experience and training. Each month the group learns a new song to addto their jazz repertoire and learns about how to work with a band.

The second part of the night is where we feature a professional vocalist. This month thefeatured artist is Mandy Bell. Her personal and inimitable sense of style and musicality promisesfor this to be a performance not to be missed.

In the final part of the evening we will open the floor to other musicians and vocalists fromthe workshop to sing and play. Bring along three copies of your music in your key for the bandto play from, some supportive friends and your voice or instrument.

7.30pm – Workshop (£10 inclusive)8.30pm – March featured artist Mandy Bell (£6 inc jam session)9.30pm – Open floor Jam Session

Keep an eye on the Theatre website www.the-theatre.org/ , contact thebox office on 01372 365141 or drop by the Theatre and pick up abrochure. You can also contact [email protected] for furtherinformation

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Please go to www.the-theatre.org tocheck timings and make on-line bookings,

or call the box office on01372 365141

PATIENCE or BUNTHORNE’S BRIDE by the Godalming Operatic SocFriday 4th MARCH 7.30pm, Saturday 5th MARCH at 2.30pm & 7.30pmTickets from £11 adult, under 16s half price, more details from box office.Patience is great fun! Bunthorne, one of Gilbert’s greatest comic creations, isrejected by the girl he loves but adored by a chorus of lovesick maidens. So hedecides to offer himself as the prize in a raffle! Who wins and becomes Bunthorne’sbride? Well that would be telling, wouldn’t it?

AN AUDIENCE WITH CHARLES DICKENSWednesday 16th March at 7:30pmTickets: Adult £14 and Concessions/Friends £10Enter and explore the world of Charles Dickens in the company of his great-great-grandson, the talentedactor, Gerald Dickens, in a theatrical experience full of variety. See great moments from ‘PickwickPapers’, ‘David Copperfield’, and more. Experience the death of Nancy in ‘Oliver Twist’ and enter theclassroom of ‘Wackford Squeers’ in a stunning performance from ‘Nicholas Nickleby’.

SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL by Howard of Effingham SchoolThursday 31st March & Friday 1st April at 7:30pm / Saturday 2nd April at2:30pm & 7:30pmTickets: Thursday 7:30pm and Saturday 2:30pm; £7.50 / Friday 7:30pm and Saturday7:30pm; £9.50Based on the beloved characters and stories of Dr. Seuss, ‘Seussical the Musical’follows the adventures of Horton, an elephant who one day hears voices coming froma speck of dust. He soon discovers that within this tiny speck exists the smallestplanet in the universe! And upon this tiny planet, live a tiny race of creatures knownas Whos! Come on down to follow Horton’s amazing adventure!

VICTORIAN MUSIC HALL In aid of Action in AfricaFriday 8th April at 7:30pmTickets: £15BACK BY POPULAR DEMANDStep back in time for the glorious days of music hall presented by London’s famousPlayers Theatre. A talented cast of your favourite artistes who have all appeared onBBC’s longest running series ‘The Good Old Days’ will take you on a nostalgic trip andpresent for your warm delight and delectation an evening of song, dance and laughter.This heart warming and beautifully costumed show has lots of audience participationand captures the true Victorian spirit so come and enjoy the songs you love to sing andthe jokes you love to hear. Unmissable! Book now to avoid disappointment!

FILMS SHOWING IN MARCH:

BLACK SWAN (15)Monday 7th at 7.30pm / Tuesday 8th and Thursday 10th at 2pm and 7.30pm

NEVER LET ME GO (12A)Friday 11th, Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th at 7.30pm / Thursday 17th at 2pm and 7.30pm

CONVICTION (15)Friday 25th and Tuesday 29th at 7.30pm.

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MONDAYAshteadAshtead Baptist ChurchBarnet Wood LaneMondays 7.00pmTel: Ellen07786 177517

Weight No LongerEllen Clark has taken over the Ashtead Slimming World group on a Monday at 7pmat the Ashtead Baptist Church, Barnet Wood Lane. The weekly sessions are for anyone in thelocal community looking to lose weight. Ellen is a recent convert to the SlimmingWorld approach after deciding to lose weight for her daughter’s forthcomingwedding.

Ellen explained, “my first experience of Slimming World was at Tadworth.I went along to the Christmas countdown session in October and when Ifirst walked through the door, I was struck by the sound of partycelebrations and was surprised to see a table full of festive food anddrink! I love cooking and this delicious food made a great firstimpression. However, I did wonder if I was in the right place! I am verypleased to report I was and from day one I really enjoyed the friendlyand supportive atmosphere within the group. Slimming World has nowbecome very much part of my social diary and by leading my own groupI hope my experience will help others to regain their confidence, asI have mine.”

Slimming World’s food optimising with Extra Easy allows members toenjoy generous unlimited portions of “free foods” such as meat, fish,pasta, rice, fruit and vegetables so there is no need to ever go hungry orfeel restricted when eating out.

If you would like to lose weight in a friendly, non-judgemental environmentthen Ellen is looking forward to welcoming fellow slimmers to share fabulousfamily friendly recipes, savvy shopping tips and fresh menu ideas. To find outmore about the Ashtead group you can call Ellen on 07786 177517 and forinformation on other Slimming World groups in the area visitwww.slimmingworld.com.

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Interested inForensic Science?

The Holy Cross Girls’School in New Malden hasScience College Status. Theaim of the status is tocreate a

challenging environment which raisesthe standard of achievement in Scienceand Mathematics for all students.Science colleges are also expected to beactive partners in a learning societywith their local families of schools andtheir communities sharing resources anddisseminating good practice. This hashelped the department to broaden linkswith the community through out reachwork in our local primary schools andalso by offering a “Forensic ScienceCrime Scene Investigation Masterclass”for adults.

The Masterclass course consists of a sixweek lecture series, commencingThursday 9th June, covering the manyfields within forensic science. Eachsession is held in one of the Labs at theschool lasts about an hour starting at6pm. During each session there is apractical activity that puts theory intopractice. The course starts with anintroduction to Forensic Science andCriminal Law and over the six weeks willcover subjects such as ForensicAnthropology and Fingerprinting as wellas other interesting Forensic Sciencetopics.

There is no charge for the course andplaces will be reserved on a first comefirst served basis and at the latest byFriday 13th May.

To book a place or for more informationon the course please contactMrs Gowan, Head of Science,The Holy Cross School, New Malden,KT3 5AR on 020 8395 4225 or [email protected]

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Well now you can at Ashtead Healthy Living.My name is Jane Ranger a Registered Nursefor 26 years now I have my own business as aColon Hydrotherapist in Ashtead.

Colonic Hydrotherapy also known as Irrigationor Cleansing is actually an ancient method ofcleansing the bowel and removing waste andtoxins from the body. This complementarytreatment is hygienic; I only use sterile,disposable equipment. As the only ColonTherapist in Surrey to use the British Made“Aqua-Clinic”®, an apparatus that controlsthe temperature and flow of the water plus amember of the International Register forColon Therapists and Trainers (RICTAT) I workto a high standard offering a safe, pleasantand relaxing treatment in comfortablesurroundings.

A Colonic treatment will rehydrate andremove stagnant waste from the largeintestine, there is no odour or mess and atreatment will take 45 minutes. It can restorephysical and emotional wellbeing. With simple

changes to your diet and lifestyle you canmaintain any improvements brought about bythe treatment.

Here is a list of some of the health benefitsquoted to me by my clients:

• Clearer skin and stronger nails• Higher energy levels• Improved sleep• Better able to deal with stress• Greater body awareness• Sense of wellbeing• Reduction of stress and anxiety• Reduced bloating and gas• Improved bowel habits• Weight maintenance• Increased knowledge of nutrition• Improved clarity of mind

Whether you want a healthier you in 2011;Spring Clean your Colon or just want to find outmore about the treatment please contact me(details above). Appointments will be availablefrom 4 April 2011.Jane Ranger

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Ruth's daughter, Sarah, was given a bug habitat forChristmas. It consisted of a large plastic casecontaining a fake looking green and brown plasticlog, surrounded by an equally fake blue plastic'stream'. It was covered in a clear plastic coverwith a hole at the top, next to a magnified sectionin order to view delighted bugs in their cosy newworld...

On a surprisingly sunny March day, Ruth suggestedthat Sarah go and explore the garden for insects toput in her habitat. Sarah thought this was a greatidea and immediately assumed the persona of theworld's greatest naturalist, searching tropicaljungles for new species. Ruth stood at the kitchenwindow and watched her daughter scoop uphandfuls of earth, hoping that Sam wouldn't be tooconcerned about the seeds he had sown in theflower bed only the weekend before. She thenwent to the computer to catch up with some e-mails, leaving strict instructions with Ben to keepan eye on his little sister.

An hour later, she found Sarah at the kitchen table,sifting through earth filled saucepans and fryingpans, using her kitchen sieve to locate insects andher eyebrow tweezers to extricate them and dropthen through the hole in the case. Ruth tried notto notice the muddy trail of footprints leading fromthe back door.

Sarah was having a wonderful time. She had re-homed all manner of creepy crawlies, naming eachone as it plummeted into its new plastic home.There was Colin the Caterpillar, Eddie the Earwigand William the Worm. Apparently there were alsotwo ants called Ant and Dec, and severalunidentified creatures called Ollie, Justin,Leonardo and Bob. Interestingly they seemed to beall boys. Sarah then posted leaves, earth andflowers into the box and added half a glass of tapwater for good measure. She proudly placed her'case of creatures' on the window sill and went offto watch television.

Over the next couple of days Sarah lovingly tendedher to her menagerie, adding more leaves, flowersand water. Her brother Daniel also thought itwould be interesting to add a custard cream. Theinsects were hidden from view but she was veryhappy with her new pets.After four days, the sludgy mess in the case wasbeginning to smell. Ruth took it off the window silland gingerly opened the lid. Sadly Ant, Dec, Colin,Eddy, William, Ollie, Justin, Leonardo and Bob hadnot coped very well with their new surroundings.Ruth tipped the drowned corpses into the gardenand washed the box out. She then saw the emptycase and pictured Sarah's despondent face.

Ten minutes later she was rubber gloved andrummaging in the flowerbed. She located

replacement creatures and dropped them into thecase, adding leaves and flowers but decidingagainst a replacement custard cream.

Sarah was very excited when she got home fromschool and headed straight to the window sill."Hello boys, how are you today in your lovely littlehome? Wow, you must have been hungry, you'veeaten the custard cream! You're all going to haveto squidge up and make room soon because you'regoing to have some new friends!"

"Sarah Darling, I think there are more than enoughcreepy crawlies in there and you mustn't give themso much water. They don't like it. Why don't youput them back in the garden to live in their naturalhabitat. They can't really be happy living in aplastic case. They'd much rather be in the gardenwith their friends. They need fresh air andsunshine."

"You're wrong Mummy! They get lots of sunshinethrough the window and they seem so happy.They've been there for four days now and look howhealthy they are! I'll leave the lid off for a while togive them some fresh air, if you like.""No! Leave the lid on please! I don't want Eddiethe Earwig and his friends loose in my house thankyou very much!"

"Anyway, they're going to have new friends soon.I've heard that someone at school has loads ofthem. I just have to find out who it is. They'rebound to have some spare to give to me.""What are you talking about?"

"Here, it says in this letter." Sarah produced acrumpled piece of paper from her pocket. "Wehave been informed that someone in your child'sclass has a case of head lice... Imagine that! Awhole case full! They would love it in my habitat!"

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Can you support Macmillan Cancer Support in 2011?

This year is Macmillan’s centenary, we arechallenging local organisations, businesses andindividuals to sign up to the MacmillanCentenary 100 year challenge. We arechallenging local individuals, groups andorganisations to pledge their support toMacmillan during our centenary year 2011.

From £10 - £1,000, sitting in a bath of beans,running 5k, holding an event, to being your

organisation’s 'nominated charity of the year', we are hereto support your fundraising in any way we can.

We are all affected by cancer, we can all help to raise money for essential Macmillanservices.

To pledge your support, or formore ideas, contact Liz O'Hanlonon 01622 600050 or email:[email protected]

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Ashtead Reflexology

Judith Richardson01372 279406 : 07773 284211www.ashteadreflexology.co.uk

Reflexology may help reducestress and encourages the bodyto work naturally to restore its

own healthy balance

Helpful for:• Stress-related conditions• Back pain• Headaches & migraine• Sleep disorders• Hormonal imbalances• Promote general health & well-being• Fertility issues

“Relax with Reflexology”gather your friends round for some“you time” and each enjoy a tastersession – special rates for Spring 2011

For more information please call me

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What we do: Rotaract is a fun, dynamic and unique internationalorganisation for people aged 18-30. Rotaract offers a wide range ofactivities that will enable you to try something new, whilst havinga great time and meeting others.

Rotaract offers a varied choice of social activities, activelysupports the local community and raises money for charity.Rotaract also gives you the opportunity to develop your personal

skills and gain new life experiences in the UK and Ireland, and abroad.

We meet on the first and thirdTuesdays of every month from8:30pm at The Haywain (BrewersFayre/Travel Inn), 2-4 St MargaretsDrive, Epsom, KT18 7LB (nearEpsom Hospital). New members arealways welcome. See you there!

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The practice uses gentle chiropractic techniques that are suitablefor all ages and can help a wide variety of conditions.

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Doctors of Chiropractic

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YogaYogaYogaYogaAshtead, Leatherhead & Epsom

All levels welcomeAmanda SkellyPhone: 07507 550672Email: [email protected]: www.amandaskellyyoga.com

Tony Buzan, author of umpteen books onmind and memory came up with this simple 4point formula for life. I was happy to see theF word at the top of the list & all four pointsvital for strong immunity.

1. Superb quality food2. Plenty of O2 - exercise, breathe, open

air3. Interest - activity for little grey cells4. Love

What's the purpose of the immune system?To defend against attack & help initiaterepair.Clearly. the better it defends & repairs, thebetter our health.

How can we optimise our immunity?1. Strengthen the whole immune 'army' - so

the body can defend itself2. Destroy unfriendly invaders - viruses,

bacteria, yeasts etc3. Clean up our environment - indoors & out

- minimise indoor pollutants, filter water,regularly remove heavy metals frombody.

4. Choose nutrient rich food & a balancedlifestyle. Poor food choice, can unbalancethe digestive system, upset eliminationsystem—which affects the immunesystem's ability to do its job, mind &emotions.

What Other Foods heal?Eat healthy fats— Omega 3's & 6's help theimmune system recognize what is self or non-self. This is key for cancer control. Theimmune system needs O3s & O6 fats tomanufacture compounds which kill germs &invaders.

We need them in a ratio of about 1:1 to 2:1.In the last 50/60 years, our “civilized world”has changed that ratio to 20:1 or 30:1, or50:1. Steer clear of highly refined oils - cornoil, safflower oil, cottonseed oil, peanut oil,soybean - all high in Omega 6s. We needOmega 3s.Grass fed beef maintains those fats in thehealthy ratio of 1:1 to 2:1, but grain fed beef

virtually all supermarketbeef - takes on the fatratio of the grain used tofatten it, i.e. 20:1, 30:1,and on up to 50:1.Walnuts, flax seeds, Chiaseeds, fish, pumpkinseeds are also high inOmega 3s

You will feel thedifference as you makechanges.What we think about andvisualise we movetowards.

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Take a bite out of winter!Take a bite out of winter!Take a bite out of winter!Take a bite out of winter!FREE estimates forFREE estimates forFREE estimates forFREE estimates fornew denturesnew denturesnew denturesnew dentures

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Clubs & Activities

Anyone for hockey?It may be mid-season…..but it’s nottoo late to get involved.Leatherhead Hockey Club is lookingfor new players. The Ladies Sectionare keen to attract new members toboost their numbers with severalplayers currently taking a break tostart families and others having to re-locate to other parts of the countryand overseas for work reasons.Ladies Section Administrator, SueOgden says "it's not a situation wewould normally find ourselves in midseason but as this year we have, weare inviting interested local peopleof any age and ability to come andtry us out."

Leatherhead Hockey Club fields 3 ladies' and 3 men's teams each week and it has a very popularcolts' section too. Sue says "we are an extremely friendly and welcoming bunch. We attractplayers from all walks of life, ages and standards and in fact our recently formed 3rd XI team,which is doing very well at the moment placed 4th in their league, includes experienced playersalongside those taking up hockey for the first time or returning to the game after a break. Werecently had one of our goalkeepers celebrate her 18th birthday and another her 50th! " ctd...

Leatherhead Hockey Club 3rd X1 TeamLisa Davies is centre front row

Computer courses for the petrified

Having now finished our courses on Getting going with Computers at theLeatherhead Institute, we are now moving on to the next stage – helping youto use your computer to communicate by Internet, emails, blogs and skype.

You may have friends and family who tried to show you how to use thesefacilities, but they may have gone too quickly and didn’t make themselvesclear, and you didn’t like to tell them..

Join our next course to learn in a friendly, patient and structured way, in asmall group in which there is much individual help from the tutor, and you canmove at your own pace.

This will be held on Fridays (11.30 till 1 o’clock) startingon March 4. It costs £50 for five sessions.

For further information on our classes, please phone 01372363708, collect a brochure from the Leatherhead Instituteor local libraries, or visit our websitewww.surreyhillsonwardlearning.org.uk

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Clubs & Activities

LeatherheadBridge Club

Duplicate Bridgeevery Monday and Friday

Visitors welcomeSecretary:

G. Cann 01372 372605www.bridgewebs.com/leatherhead

affiliated to E.B.U.

Lisa Davies who joined the club havingnever played hockey before says “It's reallynever too late to learn, as long as you arein good health and are prepared to work onyour fitness. The club always has a lotgoing on socially. Its members are fun andinteresting people, including school anduniversity leavers, professionals, moremature individuals who maybe hadn'tplayed hockey for many years, people justlooking for a sociable way of keeping thepounds off and upping their fitness levels,plus of course seasoned players of a goodstandard wanting a challenging game eachweek. Training is provided by our verypopular coach, Chris Brown on Wednesdayevenings at Therfield School inLeatherhead. League and friendly matchestake place on a Saturdays betweenSeptember and April."

For further details, please get in touch withSue Ogden on 07712 194746 for the Ladies’section, or Richard Craig on 07714 223225 forthe Men’s section. Alternatively, visitwww.leatherheadhockeyclub.co.uk

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Leatherhead Leisure Centre has throwndown the challenge to local swimmers withthe invitation to join in the 2011Swimathon being held on 8th-10th Apriland beat last year’s impressive fundraisingtarget.

Nationwide, more than 20,000 swimmerstook part last year, raising more than £2mfor Marie Curie Cancer Care Trust. Thisyear Swimathon will take place in 580pools across the UK with over 22,000swimmers expected to participate andraise money for charity.

Steve May, general manager atLeatherhead Leisure Centre says: “We’reaiming to get 60 swimmers to take part.It’s a tough challenge but anyone can joinin and we hope a lot more people will beinspired to take part in what is world’sbiggest swim.

“We’ll be organising training sessions foranyone interested in registering for theSwimathon this year, as well as goodtraining for skilled swimmers, it’s afantastic way to get started. More than1000* people began swimming because ofSwimathon last year.”

Anyone can enter either in the individualchallenges of 1.5k, 2.5k, or the ultimate5k. Alternatively you can join up with yourfriends and family and take on a teamchallenge and set up a relay.

The highest national Swimathon 2011fundraiser will also win a fantastic trip fortwo to their choice of SwimTrek’sEuropean holiday destinations.

To enter visit www.swimathon.org orcall 0845 36 700 36

Leatherhead Leisure CentreLaunches 2011 Swimathon Challenge 8th-10th April

Clubs & Activities

Visit our Café atSt George’s Christian Centre,Barnett Wood Lane, Ashtead.

Open to all from 10am-2pm, Mon-Fri,for a coffee break, delicious snacks

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you from Rosie and the team

The Caféat St George’s, Ashtead

Gail Porter & Duncan Goodhew

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Clubs & Activities

Volunteers needed to lead organised cycle ridesIf you’re seriously into cycling, you might find that becominga volunteer cycle leader is right up your street.

GO50 is looking for new leaders who can commit to leadingother cyclists in following a particular route on a particularday of your choice. You can plan your own routes or use oneof our many existing routes. All rides are advertised in ourquarterly programme, available from libraries or fromwww.acsurrey.org.uk/go50/cycling.

You will receive support and friendship from our team ofexperienced volunteer leaders, many of whom have beenwith the programme since it started ten years ago.

We need leaders located anywhere in Surrey – however,cyclists willing to lead rides anywhere east of Leatherheadare especially welcome, as the east of the county is lesswell-covered in our programme.

The programme aims to introduce people in the 50+ age group to a healthier lifestyle andthe benefits of regular exercise. Socialising as you exercise adds significantly to thebeneficial effects. Regular exercise can lower blood pressure, alleviate depression anddefend against heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.

Contact Richard Jeffries on 01483 534706 or [email protected] formore details.

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“Very many thanks for the article in theNovember edition - we were overwhelmedwith the numbers of people who came intothe 'Christmas Special' market and I'm surethat was down to your excellent magazineand the publicity that we received for thisevent. We have already broken last year'srecord for the amount of money donatedto the RNLI so we are delighted with thesuccess of our markets.” C hris Townsend,Ashtead Friday Market, APMH.

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Food & Drink

1. Brush the tuna steaks with some of the olive oiland season with plenty of freshly ground blackpepper and a little sea salt. Heat a cast ironskillet or griddle pan until very hot and cook thesteaks for about 2 mins on each side.

2. Meanwhile, heat the rest of the olive oil in afrying pan and fry the red onion for 3-4 mins. Stirin the beans, parsley, coriander and lemon juiceand cook for a further 1-2 mins until heatedthrough. Season to taste with salt and freshlyground black pepper.

3. Divide the bean salad between four serving platesand top with the tuna steaks. Serve immediatelygarnished with lemon wedges.

Recipe of the monthSeared Fresh Tuna with Warm Bean Salad

Fresh tuna steakshave a lovely firm andmeaty texture and adelicious not-too-fishy flavour. Takecare not to overcookthe steaks as theflesh can quickly dryout and make sureyour skillet or griddlepan is really sizzlinghot before you startcooking.

Serves 4Ready in 20 minutes

4 fresh tuna steaks

45ml (3tbsp) virgin olive oil

1 large red onion, peeledand chopped

2 x 300g cans cannellinibeans, drained

2tbsp fresh chopped flatleaf parsley

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Lemon wedges to garnish

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Leatherhead & District Local History SocietyPotted Histories No 25

The Warren Estate – The Duckhams - Ashtead

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

The Warren Estate c.1930s

In 1921 Ashtead had a population of 3,226 which had increased to 4,783 by 1931, nearly50% in ten years. As in the immediate pre-war decades, Ashtead was continuing toattract commuters. After the end of the First World War, builders were quick toacquire land where they could erect houses for the purchase by outsiders, mainlyLondoners.

The Warren Estate was one of the areas developed at this time, mainly for large houses.Even a golf course, begun as part of the planned Estate development, but was nevercompleted. With its spacious houses on large plots, the Estate attracted men who haddone very well out of the war and able to pay the then very high prices of around £2,000to £3,000.

One of the most impressive of these houses was High Warren, finished in 1922 andcontaining three oak panelled reception rooms and six bedrooms. This was for manyyears the residence of Sir Arthur and Lady Maud Duckham. Sir Arthur McDougallDuckham born in 1879 at Blackheath, London, was a Gas Engineer. He was one of thefounders of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, and its first President. He wasKnighted for services rendered in the Ministry of Munitions during the Great War. Hedied in 1932 and is buried in St Giles' Ashtead graveyard. Lady Maud was the daughterof landscape painter Arthur Peppercorn (b.1847), who lived for many years at Longreach,West Horsley, but died 1926 in Ashtead.

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The Ashtead Winter Ball at the Duchess’s StandThe very first Winter Ball organised by Ashtead Conservativeswas a tremendous success just prior to Christmas, with 270people of all ages dancing the night away in the Diomed Roomat the Duchess’s Stand at Epsom Downs.

A welcoming Champagne reception got the evening off to agreat start and after a delicious 3 course meal with coffee &mints there was the excitement of an Auction & Raffle in aidof Help for Heroes. Tempting Auction lots included: a dinnerparty for 6 in your home; a signed Manchester United footballshirt; a Driving Experience at Mercedes Benz World; a day asa Racehorse Owner; a signed print by Ashtead artist ShereeValentine Daines; and a bottle of House of Commons

Champagne signed by the Prime Minister, David Cameron. Guests watched excerpts from a DVDshowing the miraculous achievements of the staff at our very own Headley Court in helping ourservice personnel walk again after amputations and grievous injuries. It was very moving andpeople gave generously.

Dancing to a cool jazzy combo ‘Wired’ carried on until midnight, punctuated only by visits to theCasino tables where blackjack and roulette were available to test revellers’ skills and all for aprize for the person ending up with the most gambling chips at the end of the evening.

Ashtead Conservatives are delighted to announce that as a result of The Winter Ball, a donation of£7000 will be made to Help for Heroes. Thanks are extended to everyone who participated and tothe local business people who advertised or donated raffle prizes and auction lots. A really greatcommunity effort and a lot of fun! (Above image courtesy of Chater Dunham Photography)

The Ball Committee L-R Brian Griffin,Howard Jones (Chairman, AshteadConservatives) James Morton and Tim Ashton

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Book Reviews

Becoming LolaHarriet SteelIt is strange that Lola is solittle known today. In herown time and for manyyears after her death in1860, she was, after QueenVictoria, the most famouswoman in the world, albeitfor rather different reasons.Whilst the queen was amodel of propriety, Lola’scareer included scores oflove affairs, including theone with Ludwig I, whichwas so unpopular with the Bavarian people that hehad to abdicate when he refused to give her up.

She married three times, twice bigamously. Therewere also several incidents where shehorsewhipped or stabbed men who fell foul of herlegendary temper, as well as numerous court casesin which she often represented herself. Her risquéSpanish dancing, in particular her trademark SpiderDance, drew full houses and she toured the Easternseaboard of America, the gold rush country ofCalifornia, and Australia’s cities and outback withgreat success. A consummate self-publicist, if shehad lived today, she would rarely have been out ofthe tabloids and would probably have taught KatiePrice a trick or two.

Edith SitwellRichard Greene£25.00Born into a privilegedfamily of eccentrics,Edith Sitwell set outduring the years ofthe Great War tocreate a life in thearts. A friend ofSiegfried Sassoon, T.S. Eliot, Virginia Woolfand Gertrude Stein,she ran an unlikelyLondon literary salonthat attracted most ofthe great writers andartists of the day. Herquips and anecdotes

grew legendary, and she established herself as thequintessential poet of the Blitz. Regarded in herown time as a truly great poet, for the better partof forty years Sitwell's work has been neglected bycritics intimidated by her large gestures. Thismeticulously researched, groundbreaking andbrilliant biography allows readers to grasp her

poetry anew and to experience its humanity and itsbeauty, while at the same time turning much ofwhat we have ever learned about modern Britishpoetry on its head.

Birds BritanniaStephen Moss £17.99We Brits love our birds. Theyhold a special place in ourhearts – whether it's thesound of birdsong on a springmorning, the sight of a BarnOwl hunting on a summer'sevening, or a Robin perchedon our garden spade. In thisbook, Stephen Moss focusseson some of our most belovedand charismatic birds. Heexplores their fascinatingbiology, and their place in

the evolving culture and history of the Britishpeople.The author delves into the worlds of Sea Birds(Puffin, Sea Eagle and Gannet), Water Birds(Kingfisher, Swan and Avocet), Countryside Birds(Red Grouse, Nightingale and Skylark ) and Town &Garden Birds (Robin, House Sparrow and Magpie),weaving their stories together to tell four verydifferent stories about the changing face ofBritain.

The Yellow HouseBlake Morrison £11.99

A favourite back inprint! One day, on theway to the park, alittle girl climbs thegate of an old yellowhouse. Although no onehas lived there for avery long time, a littleboy suddenly appearsbefore her. “Come and

play with me,” he beckons. He leads her throughan enchanted garden, showing her all itsmarvellous inhabitants: a tiger playing with itscubs in the long grass, a dolphin leaping in thegoldfish pond, a pelican roosting high in the appletree. Then the mysterious boy is gone, the girl’smother is calling, and all is as it was before. In thiswell-loved picture book, Blake Morrison and HelenCraig bring us to a place where, for a moment,magic is real.

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• Take a break. In 30 minutes or less, you can de-stress, refocus, and re-energizeyourself. Why not read a book, take a walk, or ride your bike? When time's up,get back to work. Your improved effectiveness and productivity will more thanmake up for the 30 minutes of "down time."

• Say no! You don't have to agree to every request that comes your way. Both atwork and at home, it's perfectly appropriate, healthy (and necessary) to setlimits on which tasks and activities you will add to your already full schedule.

• Stop trying to be perfect. There's very little in life that has to be done to thepoint of perfection. Few people notice the difference between a job well doneand a job perfectly done. Do it well and then move on.

The reality is that it will never be easy to balance the demands of work, family, andlife itself. Find gratification in your work, enjoy your family and friends, take pride inyour accomplishments. With the proper balance and perspective, life can be morethan simply manageable. It can and should be rewarding, engaging, and at timessimply magnificent.

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WHAT’S GOING ON IN MARCH?

Friday 4th Motor Neurone Disease Assoc ‘Barn Dance’. 7pm. St Mary & St Nicholas Church Hall,Church Rd, Leatherhead. £15 inc hot supper, bring your own drinks. 07753 821964

Friday 4thWomen's World Day of Prayer, 2.30pm Christ Church, Epsom Road, Leatherhead.The service this year has been provided by the women of Chile. The theme "How ManyLoaves Have You?" Fairtrade Stall and refreshments following the service. All Welcome.

Sunday 6th

Sacconi String Quartet, Dorking Halls, 3pm. Mozart: Quartet no.23 K590,Janácek: Quartet no.2 Intimate Letters, Beethoven: Quartet op.59 no.3, RasumovskyTickets £18 (students £9, children under 16 accompanied by an adult £4.50) from 01306740619 and Dorking Halls box office 01306 881717 or on line www.dorkinghalls.co.uk.

Wed 9th-Sat 12th

Hinchley Manor Operatic Society (HMOS) presents ‘Godspell’. Godspell is a high-energy musical based upon the Gospel according to St. Matthew. featuring a sparkling,seminal score by Stephen Schwartz and a string of recognisable songs such as 'Day byDay' and 'Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord'. Adrian Mann Theatre, Nescot, Ewell, KT173DS. 7.30pm & Sat Mat 2.30pm. Tickets £13 & 15. Tickets: Box Office - 020 8942 6867

Wednesday 16th Amanda Charity Fashion Show - see advertisement on right for more details

Saturday 12th1st Ashtead Scout Group Jumble Sale, 1pm, entrance 50p. The Scout Hut, Woodfield,Ashtead. Jumble Sale JUMBLE WANTED! Can be delivered to The Scout Hut, tel01372 274437 or 07980160642 for collection

Sunday 13th Afternoon Tea Dance, Denbies Wine Estate. 4pm-6.30pm. Traditional tea dance andafternoon high tea. £12.95 per person. Info: 01306 876616, www.denbies.co.uk.

Friday 18thLecture' Dowsing in Archaeology' by Keith Harmon Letherhead Institute (top of the HighStreet) coffee 7.30pm lecture 8.00pm entrance £1 All Welcome Leatherhead andDistrict Local History Society

Saturday 26th

Concerts In Church Leatherhead, are presenting 'Atlantis', the well established andpopular group of singers/musicians. Covering classic hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, andsome more recent hits from the 80s, 90’s and 2000’s. Leatherhead Parish Church at7.30pm and tickets will be on sale from the 5th March from Bartons BookshopLeatherhead; the Parish Office (Wed-Fri 9am-noon) 01372 362544; and 01372 372049.

Saturday 19thCompost Works Open Day. Compost and Self-sufficiency. How to make compost andhow to grow and preserve your own fruit for a year-round supply. 8 The Drive,Fetcham, KT22 9EN. 2- 5.30pm. Free admission

Friday 4th Leatherhead Community Association Special General Meeting, 2pm, LetherheadInstitute (see page 22 for more details)

GO50 at Age UK Surrey offers guided Walks, Cycle Rides & Nordic Walks for the 50+ age group.This is just a taste of what’s on offer.

For more routes and info contact Richard Jeffries 01483 534706, or e: [email protected]

March Guided Walks (Walking boots or other suitable footwear recommended)

Monday 7thTuesday 15thWednesday 23rdWednesday 30th

Ashtead Common & Princes Coverts - 5 miles.Epsom Common - 4 milesBocketts Farm & Fetcham Downs - 4 milesDenbies - 4 miles

March Guided Cycle Rides (Please bring a bike suitable for off-road cycling )

Monday 14thFriday 18th

Bookham Common - 14 milesFriday Street - 17 miles

March Nordic Walks (Walking boots or other suitable footwear recommended)

Monday 3rd Bocketts Farm to Polesden Lacey - 4-5 miles

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REGULAR MONTHLY / WEEKLY EVENTS

Wed 2ndAshtead Flower Arrangement Group - demonstration by Sue Wright ‘RomanticMelodies’, Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. 1.45pm-4.30pm. Visitors welcome.Di Stirling 01372 279501

Wed 2nd(weekly)

(Termtime) 10am - 12noon Leatherhead Parish Church Parent & Toddler Groupwelcomes all under 5's with an adult. Lots of toys, refreshments and chance to playor chat. New families welcome - just turn up.

Thursday 3rd(weekly)

GO50 Leatherhead Health Walk. Meet 10.15am for 10.30am start at LeatherheadLeisure Centre, KT22 9BL. Walk will last for about 1½ hours and cover 2-3 miles.Richard Jeffries, Age UK Surrey, 01483 534706, [email protected]

Thursday 3rd(monthly)

Leatherhead Barn Dance Club. 8pm-10.15pm first Thurs of the month. AbrahamDixon Hall, Letherhead Institute. £2.50. Ruth & Jim Gwilliam, 01403 750844

Friday 4th(weekly)

10am - 12noon The Sewing Room, Leatherhead Parish Church Hall. Full range ofhaberdashery in stock. Order service also available. Get sewing and crafting forspring and Easter! Beautiful greetings cards. Come and take a look.

Friday 4th(weekly)

10.30am - 11.30am Leatherhead Country Market, Leatherhead Parish Church Hall.Cakes, plants, meat, pies, eggs and crafts together with a welcome cup of coffeeor tea.

Sunday 6th(weekly)

Leatherhead Parish Church, Church Road, welcomes everyone to our services.9.30am Contemporary Service with Band and children's group 11.15am ParishCommunion with Choir.

Tues 8th,Fri 11th orTues 22nd

As a background to the V&A exhibition The Cult of Beauty: The Aesthetic Movement1860 - 1900, Ashtead Art Lovers will explore the people and events that createdthis Victorian artistic movement. £10 inc refreshments Tel 01372 272235 w/site:www.ashteadartlovers.co.uk

Friday 11th(monthly)

Ashtead Friday Market, 9am-12.30pm. Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Supportingthe RNLI - free entry. Cakes, collectables, plants, cards, jewellery, gifts, wool, bric-a-brac and much more.

March WalksSat 12thSat 19thSat 26th

Spring walks with Ian and Flip Cargill, Moderate pace and fitness. 1-2 hours, 2-4miles, dependent on weather. Donation to charities. More info 01372 363589,maps can be found on www.livewellnaturally.co.ukSat 12th 10.30am Silent Pool car par, west of Shere, A25Sat 19th 10.30am Denbies to LeatherheadSat 26th 10.30am Top of Crabtree Lane, Bookham

Monday 21st

Mole Valley Police "Ashtead Focus Group Meeting", Ralli Room, APMH, 7pm (approxone hour) An opportunity for local residents to raise Police related issues. Formore info, go to the Mole Valley Ashtead page of Surrey Police’s website:http://www.surrey.police.uk/neighbourhood/neighbourhood.asp?area=MVAS

Wed 23rd Blood donor sessions: Leatherhead Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Leatherhead.Two sessions: 1.30pm-4pm and 5pm-7.30pm.

If there’s an event in April you’d like mentioned, please contact me (details p. 6) beforeFriday 11th March. All entries appear on a first come, first served basis.

Details correct at time of going to print.

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Earth, Sea & SkyAshtead Choral Society will be returning to Dorking Halls with awonderful concert entitled Earth, Sea and Sky celebrating themusic of local legend Ralph Vaughan Williams.

The Norfolk Rhapsody No 1 will be performed by the London GalaOrchestra. When folksong meets classical music, it’s usually as a rhapsody. VaughanWilliams gathered together a number of Norfolk folksongs and constructed 3rhapsodies. After their initial performances and for unknown reasons, Williamswithdrew all three but the first was revived and published in 1925 with a tender endingreplacing the original lively finish.

Local young violinist, Rebecca Baker, will be presenting the notoriously demanding butpoignant work for violin and orchestra, The Lark Ascending. This was written in 1914and was inspired by George Meredith’s poem of the same name about the skylark. Thework was written for and dedicated to the English violinist, Marie Hall, who gave thefirst performance with piano accompaniment.

The choir will be conducted by Paul Dodds, accompanied by the London Gala Orchestraand joined by Sally Harrison (soprano) and last year’s Kathleen Ferrier award winner,South African Njabulo Madlala (baritone).

The concert will be held on Saturday 2nd April 2011 at 7.30pm. Tickets for thisamazing concert are priced at £17, £15 or £12 (half price for under 18) andcan be obtained from the ACS Box Office Manager on 01372 275369

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Looking for quality and quantity?Give your house an affordable makeover

When you’re buying new furniture and products for your home, have you ever thought aboutvisiting a reuse organisation? Buying reusable furniture and kitchen appliances is great value,good for the environment and you might just find a hidden treasure.

The Surrey Reuse Network offers a wide range of good quality items at affordable prices. Madeup of a group of six charities, the network aims to find new homes for donated furniture andkitchen appliances, as well as offering training and employment opportunities and helping localfamilies in need.

Why buy from a local reuse showroom?Why buy from a local reuse showroom?Why buy from a local reuse showroom?Why buy from a local reuse showroom?

• Fantastic savings – whether you buy a modern piece of flat pack furniture or a 100-year-oldsolid wood piece, you’ll be getting a bargain.

• Excellent choice – new items come into the showrooms all the time so there is always a widerange to choose from.

• Great quality – whether modern or old the items for sale are checked for quality and safety.

• Good cause – buying from the network enables the community support it provides, helpingfamilies in need and enabling people to get back into work.

Did you know there’s an estimated 3,000 tonnes of reusable furnitureDid you know there’s an estimated 3,000 tonnes of reusable furnitureDid you know there’s an estimated 3,000 tonnes of reusable furnitureDid you know there’s an estimated 3,000 tonnes of reusable furnitureand white goods that end up in Surrey landfill?and white goods that end up in Surrey landfill?and white goods that end up in Surrey landfill?and white goods that end up in Surrey landfill?

Why donate my unwanted furniture?Why donate my unwanted furniture?Why donate my unwanted furniture?Why donate my unwanted furniture?

• It’s easy – a simple phone call is all it takes todonate. A member of our friendly team will arrangefor collection or you can drop it off if easier

• Convenient – you will be given a 2 hour collectionslot to fit in with when you’ll be at home.

• Help on hand – staff from the reuse charities willhelp take the items out of your home.

• Low cost – it will almost always be cheaper to havethe items collected and taken away.

• Community benefit – your donation will help raisefunds for the community work the charities carryout, helping families in need and enabling people toget back into work.

• Green savings – buying reusable items saves themfrom going to landfill.

To find your nearest reuse showroom call 0800 082 0180To find your nearest reuse showroom call 0800 082 0180To find your nearest reuse showroom call 0800 082 0180To find your nearest reuse showroom call 0800 082 0180or visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.ukor visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.ukor visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.ukor visit www.surreyreusenetwork.org.uk

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Annual Burns’ Night SupperRotary Club of Leatherhead

On Friday 21st January, around 120 people, manyin traditional Scottish dress, enjoyed an excellentevening of singing, dancing, speeches and poetry,together with a superb four-course meal(including, of course, the traditional haggis,neeps and tatties and a 'wee dram' of whisky) atDenbies Wine Estate in Dorking, to celebrate the252nd anniversary of the birth of Scottish poet,Robert Burns, on 25th January 1759.

The 'Immortal Memory to Robert Burns' was givenby Rotarian Adrian O'Loughlin, with RotarianDavid Slater and his wife, Barbara, proposing thetoasts to the 'Lads and Lassies'. A raffle at theevent raised £535, which will be donated toCHASE Hospice Care for Children, based inGuildford.

The Rotary Club of Leatherhead meets at 7pm most Wednesdays at the PoliceFederation Headquarters in Highbury Drive, Leatherhead. For furtherinformation about the club and its activities, please contact Simon Edmandson 07753 821964.

(L to R): Adrian O'Loughlin from the Rotary Clubof Leatherhead, Denbies Chef Jaroslaw Kasina,

Master of Ceremonies Glen Grant andPiper Major Gordon Mullen

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Have you ever wondered what you can do to cut your domestic fuel bills andreduce your carbon foot print? Transition Ashtead Energy Group has been set upto help you do just that! The problem is, where do you start? Getting the rightinformation and advice is crucial before you make any decisions - to help withthis, the Energy Group organised a Solar Energy event at the beginning ofthis, the Energy Group organised a Solar Energy event at the beginning ofFebruary at the APMH. Over 70 people attended, eager to find out aboutrenewable energy installations. Four speakers came along to give practical andtechnical information about installing solar energy (photo-voltaic or PV) panels and

solar water heating systems (solar thermal). They also explained the all-importantFeed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme. The FiT means that once you have installed PV panels, as wellas reducing your carbon emissions, you sell the electricity generated to the National Grid,and you can expect a tax-freereturn on the capital investment ofaround 8%. You get paid by thegovernment for generatingelectricity, a good deal for thehouseholder and a good deal forthe UK, as we as a country arecommitted to reducing our carbonemissions by 15% by 2020. Othercountries, particularly Germany,are well ahead of us in domesticand industrial PV electricitygeneration, so there is plenty ofscope for us to increase ourrenewable power generation. We have a similar sunshine profile to Germany, so don’t thinkthe UK isn’t sunny enough to make it worth while! PV panels work best in locations withsloping roofs with a southerly aspect, (from south east through to south west).

Flat roofs can also be used as long as they have a sunny aspect. The Energy Group is alsoplanning to set up a “buyers club” so local people can join together and negotiate withsuppliers a reduced price for renewable-energy products. If you missed the event but wouldlike to join the buyers club, contact Barrie Mould - contact details below.

The Energy Group has also joined Actio2n Surrey to help with the “Surrey Green Homes”scheme. The aim is to assist households to upgrade the existing housing stock byencouraging energy efficiency measures and renewable technology. On March 26/27th therewill be an “open–house” weekend, where householders with these measures andtechnologies in their homes invite others to see what they have done. Things on display inthis area will include the solar panels and water heating systems already mentioned,upgraded loft insulation, double and secondary glazing, wood-burning stoves and air andground source heat pumps. If you are considering installing any of these things, register foran Eco-homes visit www.actionsurrey.org and get some up-to-date and practicalinformation from people who have done it already!

For more information about Transition Ashtead or to join any ofour Action Groups, see our website atour Action Groups, see our website atwww.TransitionAshtead.org.uk. Contact our Secretary Carolineon 07768 806201 or email [email protected]

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Many gardeners think they can’t grow fruit inthe garden, either because they feel they donot have the space or because they fear thatthe fruit will be damaged by cold weather inspring. However, it is possible to grow mosttree and soft fruit in containers and pots;these will not only take up very little space,but can also be moved under cover in badweather, if necessary. Container growing alsogives all gardeners the opportunity to growexotic fruit, such as citrus, which cannot beplanted out of doors in this country, as well asthose like blueberries, which are very fussyabout soil. If grown well, container fruits willyield reasonable quantities of fruit but,perhaps as important, they look very handsomeon a patio, and can even be used as mini-orchards or moveable components of gardendesign.

Tree fruits grown specifically for pot useare often grafted on to ‘semi-dwarfing’rootstocks, although the size of pot and thefinite amount of compost in it will restrict rootand top growth in any event. Any fruit treevariety grafted onto a dwarfing rootstockneeds to be grown in a fertile, well-drainedsoil, such as John Innes No 3 compost, whichcontains loam and is suitable for plantsgrowing permanently in pots. Blueberries andcranberries need a very acid soil; these shouldbe planted in a proprietary ‘ericaceous’compost. Citrus are also best in a dedicatedcitrus compost.

Plant the tree into a pot which is slightlylarger than the one from which it came, if it iscontainerised, or big enough to comfortablycontain the roots, if it is bare-rooted. (Bare-rooted trees are planted in the dormantseason, while containerised plants can beplanted at any time.) With the latter, makesure that the roots are not ‘pot-bound’. If theyare badly girdled, return the tree to theretailer; otherwise, tease them out carefully.Put a few flattish stones over the holes at thebottom, then place the tree in the centre,filling in all round with compost. The treeshould be planted at the same depth as it wasin the nursery, about 5 cms (2 ins) below therim of the pot to allow for watering.

Trees on dwarfing rootstocks will needstaking since they don’t make extensive rootsystems. A bamboo cane and small tree ties

are often sufficient; check them from time totime to see they are not biting into the bark.

Put the pot onto pot feet or bricks, so thatwater can drain out freely. Repot every year inautumn, into a slightly larger pot each time,until you have reached about 37.5 cms (15inches) for gooseberries, say, and 45 cms (18ins) for apples. Investing in a pot trolley makessense if you need to move pots under cover inwinter.

A watchful watering and feeding regime isessential if the plant is to thrive and producefruit, which sets and comes to maturity. Themain cause of fruit drop is uneven orinsufficient watering. Mulch the surface of thecompost in spring, and use a high-potash liquidfeed frequently once the fruits have formed.Little water is required in winter, because theplants are dormant.

Hardy fruits, such as apples and pears, canremain outside in the winter, but the roots arevulnerable in very cold weather, so thecontainers should be enclosed in bubble wrap(leaving the top clear for watering), and put ina place sheltered from freezing winds.Conversely, in very hot weather in summer,roots of any plant in a pot can be damaged byheat, so place the containers in the shadeduring heatwaves.

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80 year old tradition started by Ralph Vaughan Williamsopens 2011 Leith Hill Musical Festival Season

Bach’s St Matthew Passion was first performed at the Leith Hill Musical Festival in 1931 witha special massed choir of around 700 singers under the Festival’s founding conductor RalphVaughan Williams. Eighty years on, the St Matthew Passion performance, now rotated withBach’s St John Passion and Handel’s Messiah, will open this year’s LHMF season on Sunday13th March with Festival Conductor Brian Kay at the helm.

Festival conductor Brian Kay says, “This tradition is a real musical and spiritual treat and itis with immense pleasure that we fulfil Vaughan Williams’ request that we should continueto perform this great music.”

The concert is an opportunity for independent singers, to join those from the twelveFestival choirs and rehearse from January with chorus-master Robin Gritton.Baroque orchestra Canzona, led by Theresa Caudle, and professional soloists, tenor HuwRhys-Evans taking the part of the Evangelist and bass Samuel Evans, Christus, join theFestival choir in the performance at the Dorking Halls.

Tickets (and season tickets) available from LHMFBox Office (private line): 01403 240093email: [email protected] or from Dorking HallsBox Office: 01306 881717

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NEW Cryptic Crossword

Across3. Contest in which

teams pull oppositeends of a rope (3-2-3)

7. Hindu divinityworshipped as thepreserver of worlds(6)

8. Fell down like awaterfall (8)

9. Vegetable, emblemof Wales (4)

11. Wish harm upon (4)12. Item commonly

eaten on ShroveTuesday (7)

15. Worn away as bywater, ice or wind(6)

17. Minute rudimentaryplant containedwithin a seed (6)

20. Turner with a narrowflexible blade (7)

22. Titled peer of therealm (4)

24. Polynesian rain

dance (4)25. Substance used to

clean, smoothe, etc,by scratching andgrinding (8)

26. Native of Damascus,for example (6)

27. Part of a bed (8)

Down1. Not at the scheduled

time (7)2. Song used to praise

the Deity (5)3. Friar associated with

Robin Hood (4)4. Filaments from a

web spun by a spider(8)

5. Former French unitof currency (5)

6. Long, narrow hill (5)10. First name of

authoress Blyton (4)13. Metal device used in

a lock (3)14. State capital of

South Australia (8)16. Fabric with

prominent roundedcrosswise ribs (3)

18. Hollow metal devicewhich rings whenstruck (4)

19. Experienced person,veteran (3,4)

20. Group of manyinsects (5)

21. Make brown and crispby heating (5)

23. Fertile tract in thedesert (5)

24. German politician,deputy leader of theNazi Party 1934-1941(4)

General Knowledge Crossword

Across1. Bird gasping

endlessly (6)4. Gland for Virginia,

say (8)10. Tiny axe splitting

nerves (7)11. Expressionless god

after 19 (7)12. Lyon stew and

nothing else (4)13. Poetry about a sick

place (10)15. Green man in cove

design (6)16. Hounds born next to

birds (7)20. Soother converted

in Paris (7)21. Gangster covering a

single (6)24. Glowers from high

deltas (10)26. Pain advanced by

Guevara (4)28. Gold-bearing Indian

city (7)

29. Good girls holdingdrinks (7)

30. Symbol made ofgrass and tin (4,4)

31. Fallen pedals movedaround (6)

Down1. Greek against small

groups (8)2. Animal garments:

bloomers (9)3. I’m ten and a wild

creature! (4)5. Sun god – serves

vegetables (8)6. Old city garland;

it’s damaged (10)7. A quiet chum

causing shock (5)8. Grave not holding a

person (6)9. Exhausts said to be

car parts (5)14. Bread cooling in

empty sheds (10)17. Dispiriting clergymen,

perhaps (9)

18. Game using soundand smell (4-4)

19. Hollow devicestopped late (8)

22. Tithes organised fora deity (6)

23. Beast Egypt’s leader

put on (5)25. Vessel from Tonga

or Tampa (5)27. Celebration an

inmate set up (4)

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