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The GCSE results for de A*-C grades including English go into stem cell research; Stafford School, Warlingham and Maths. I find it fascinating!” Secondary School, The Oasis Lydia Gatward, Robert This year the school cele- Academy and Caterham Clark, Kayleigh Gillings and brated especially good re- School are all higher than Rachel Harper were among sults, with an 11% increase last year, despite the na- those who performed excep- in the number of students tional trend for slightly lower tionally well, achieving 14 or who gained GCSE Maths. grades this year. more GCSEs, with the ma- Caroline Longhurst, Head- The anxious wait for stu- jority being A*/A grades. teacher, commented: “Our dents ended on Thursday Lydia Gatward from Chaldon results this year show an 23rd August when the re- was thrilled to achieve 16 improvement on the per- sults were published. passes, including 3 A*s and centage of students leaving At de Stafford School in 9 As. school with 5 or more A*-C Caterham the school continued Lydia said: “I am going to go grades including English its upward trend, with 55% of on to study the Sciences at and maths which is a key students achieving five or more Reigate College. I want to indicator of a school’s per- formance.” Happy de Stafford students with their GCSE results, from Continued on pages 8-9 left, Lydia Gatward from Chaldon, Atudsa Habibian from with more GSCE good Caterham Valley, Connor Cooper from Old Coulsdon and news from other local George Gasson from Old Coulsdon. schools. Photo by Emma Berry.

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Developers launch appeal for A good home awaits a redevelopment of Caterham Cars piano.... CONTENTS showroom ...... preferably a Grand please at St John's Church On Monday 20th August, Piers Mason pointed out to in Caterham Valley. In the Spotlight ...... 6 Churchill Retirement Homes the officers that the issue of Do you know of a piano waiting for a new home? featuring Neil Burtenshaw made an appeal to the Sec- whether or not Caterham Or perhaps you are downsizing! retary of State in respect of Cars should stay in Cater- St John's Church is known for its music, especially GCSE Results ...... 8-9 32 Station Avenue in Cater- ham was not what they the monthly lunchtime concerts, but the pro- ham, the site of the Cater- should be considering. grammes that feature piano will not be able to The Chaldon Fête ...... 10 ham Cars showroom and The Appeal will be heard at take place until a replacement is found. If you can workshop. The appeal fol- help please contact John Parkes on 01883 342961. London 2012...... 16-17 lows the refusal back in a Hearing later in the year. June by Tandridge District Comments regarding the Diary of a Plantaholic18 Council for 35 sheltered appeal can be made by Sue Baines apartments and 128 sq m of through the Planning Portal commercial floor space to at www.planningportal. WARLINGHAM Quick Quiz ...... 20 be built on the site. The by Alec Herbert gov.uk/pcs, by e-mailing PARK SCHOOL proposal was refused on the the case officer's team at Chelsham Common • Warlingham Caterham ...... 22 grounds that the proposal [email protected] Horticultural Society would result in a loss of em- or by writing, sending three Independent School for Boys & Girls ployment; the proposed de- copies to the Planning In- Age 2 to 11 years velopment would lead to a Eating Out ...... 24 spectorate at Room3/10, • Traditional teaching combined with concentration of accommo- modern technology and computers Temple Quay House, 2 The Readers’ Letters...... 25 dation for the elderly in the • Small classes locality; the proposal failed Square, Temple Quay, Bris- • Excellent scholarship successes and What’s On ...... 26 to demonstrate that the de- tol BS1 6PN. entrance to all local schools sign and layout would be All comments must be re- Give your children a sound start to their education The Downland ...... 27 safe and secure and failed ceived by Monday 1st Octo- All enquiries and visits welcome at any time Chorale to provide satisfactory re- ber. The Appeal Reference Tel: (01883) 626844 fuse and recycling facilities number is APP/M3645/A/ www.warlinghamparkschool.com Email: [email protected] but Chief Planning Officer 12/2180593/NWF. The Caterham and District Independent 33 High Street Aches & Pains? Caterham New Osteopath Smile@Home Surrey CR3 5UE s.ECKBACKPAIN Saturdays-IGRAINEs4ENSIONHEADACHE appointments 221 Croydon Road, Caterham CR3 6PH Editor: Julia Church s#ARACCIDENTs3TRESS Tel: 01883 346641 now being taken with Amy VINTAGE/NEW E-mail: Editor@caterham Covey,We ourcan new Osteopath.help FURNITURE, MIRRORS & DECORATIVE -independent.co.uk ACCESSORIES www.caterham- Caterham Osteopaths independent.co.uk & Healthcare Centre STOCKISTS OF AUTENTICO CHALK PAINTS Circulation: 22,000 7ESTWAY #ATERHAM 3URREY#240 WWWCATERHAMOSTEOPATHSCOUK Circulated to Caterham, Specialists in Cranial Osteopathy Free parking available Warlingham, Hamsey Green, Kenley, Whyteleafe, 01883 331006 We support Smile Malawi, Nethern-on-the-Hill, Registered Charity Chaldon and Old Coulsdon. Number 1106225

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Robert the jester enter- Olde Worlde fun tained the crowd. Calling all past in Church Walk The winners were: members of 1st – Knight, Sir Alfie Princes, princesses and Spring aged 5 from Cater- Caterham Sea knights gathered in Church ham who attends St. Peter Walk Shopping Centre in and St. Pauls School. Cadets! Caterham recently for the 2nd – Princess Darcie-Rose Centre's Medieval Day on Southon aged 2 from God- Caterham Sea Cadets (‘TS Saturday, 25th August. stone. Zephyr’) are 70 years old They were taking part in a 3rd – Knight, Sir Ben Cox this year and to celebrate fancy dress competition from Chaldon, celebrating their platinum anniversary being held as part of the his 8th birthday. they are holding a special Medieval celebrations or- All the children who took part reunion on Saturday 29th ganised by Centre Manager, received colouring books and a September. Shelley Filippi. Staff from bucket and spade donated by Invitations have been sent Specsavers were on hand to WH Smith and the winners out to past and present judge the competition while received goodie bags. members but there will be many past members whose contact details have been lost over the years, and the organisers would very much like to invite them. Until about 1945 the unit met at Caterham County Second- ary School (now Hillcroft Pri- mary) in Chaldon Road, Caterham. The unit is now located in The Grove, near the old Caterham Barracks. If you were a cadet at TS Zephyr or if you have a friend or relative that used to belong to the unit, please call 07775 947902 or e-mail To advertise in the October edition of [email protected] The Caterham and District Independent Robert the jester, Maid Helga, members of The Far Isles and for more details about the Ben Cox, Alfie Spring, Darcie-Rose Southon and Ewan Key. anniversary event. call 01883 346641

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One of the top Caterham School ties, showing once again that achieving boys was Dheeren a broad and varied education Coulsdon Somarchand from Caterham The 138 Caterham School can be enjoyed whilst still GCSE results have soared who achieved a total of 18 pupils who took their GCSE achieving academic success. dramatically at Oasis Acad- GCSEs, 10 of which were A*- exams produced another ex- Of critical importance is that, emy Coulsdon this year with C grades, including Maths cellent set of results and a beneath the headline figures, 66% of students achieving 5 and English. school record was broken there are numerous notable A*-C GCSEs including Maths David Millar said: “We are again with 44% of the grades personal achievements with fully comprehensive and take being A*. 99% of pupils achieved many pupils exceeding their and English, a 17% increase students of all ability levels. five or more A*-C grades in- expectations. Universities from last year. Five Oasis students including cluding English and Maths. have made it clear in recent Academy Principal David Mil- A significant number of this Dheeren Somarchand (pictured Headmaster Julian Thomas months that GCSE results will lar said: “I am absolutely de- particular year group joined above) opened their results live said: “These are an excellent be hugely significant in their lighted for our students and us in Year 7 with below aver- in front of the cameras at the set of results. It is pleasing admissions processes, so it is staff celebrating today. It’s age attainment in English Sky News TV studios! 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One of the many events happening on August Bank Holiday Monday was the popular Chal- don Fête and Fun Dog Show at St. Peter and St. Paul CofE School in Chaldon. Last year the event raised over £6,000 for local charities. The entertainment this year included a medley of songs by ‘Charisma’. The young The winners in the ‘Best Child Handler’ category singers aged from just 13-15 have raised over of the Fun Dog Show. ‘Charisma’ (from left): Emily Burrell, Matilda £4,000 for CHASE children’s hospices through Castrey, Flynn Marks, Madelaine Castrey and their performances. For more information Jodee Hodge-Bright. about Charisma visit http://cmpwebsitepro- duction. wix.com/charismasingers

Della Blackmore and Joe Angell of Chaldon Amateur Dramatic Society promoting this year’s pantomime, ‘Knight Fever’. Youngsters try their hand at ‘Hook-a-Duck’. Sonia Hunt the Town Crier.

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A Funeral Plan is a kind and caring thing to do 12 The Caterham and District Independent September 2012 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk Hillcroft Sure Take your ‘Little Start moves to Monkeys’ to The bigger premises Arc this September! Monkey Music, the award- Hillcroft Sure Start Chil- dren’s Centre in Caterham- winning music class for ba- on-the-Hill is delighted to bies and young children has announce the expansion of a great new venue in Cater- their services to a new loca- ham from September. The tion in The Village. The new classes will be held in the premises are on the first soft play area in The Arc at floor of The Old Naafi above 39 Weston Drive, Caterham Little Treasures Nursery op- CR3 5XY in the old army posite The Arc on Weston barracks. The venue is Drive. The new Hillcroft Sure Start Children’s Centre in The Old close to local amenities and The centre had outgrown its Naafi, Weston Drive. has ample parking. previous venue at Hillcroft The classes are run by Tots having fun at a ‘Monkey Music’ class. School due to the popular- looking forward to working Karen Chandler who has ten ity of its sessions. The closely with The Arc in the has been wonderful. Best of 4 years of Montessori teach- room at Hillcroft School will future.” all it is half an hour of smiles ing experience and a back- *+ continue to provide infor- Sure Start centres are and fun with a group of , - mation and advice weekly aimed at families with chil- ground in the performing - .$. $/##.0# other lovely babies and 1 2 ® arts. 3 22 and will have an Outreach dren under five and offer a mums. Karen is a great Worker available to meet variety of services and ac- Karen says: “I am thrilled to teacher whose enthusiasm with parents. tivities. Hillcroft currently be giving the children in my is infectious! I would rec- Lydia Parker, Centre Man- runs Stay and Play, Baby locality the chance to develop ommend Monkey Music to ager said: “The move en- Club and Childminders ses- their social and cognitive everyone.” sures access for all the sions on different days of skills whilst having fun. Mon- community and the four the week and are hoping to Parents and tots can attend key Music became a highlight rooms and office space al- offer afternoon activities in- a complimentary class to of the week for myself, my lows us to provide new and cluding Messy Play and Sin- join in the fun. Classes are daughter and her friends ! exciting projects for more galong sessions. also held in Purley and when they were little.” " people. Our team of Mid- For details of sessions dur- Croydon. Hannah, who takes her son wives and Health Visitors ing the move call 01883 For more information call ! " #$ Sebby to the classes, says: % & "$' also provide Baby Clinics 343987. For details about Karen on 0203 251 1061 or ( " ') and Discharge Clinics that Hillcroft Children’s Centre “Monkey Music is fantastic! e-mail: southcroydon.cater- enjoy their own dedicated please see the advert Seeing my son develop his [email protected] enhanced space. We are below. musical skills each week

Hamsey Green Children’s Centre Hillcroft Children’s Centre Kestrels Children’s Centre Centre Manager: Jackie Bolton The Old Naafi Building (above Little Treasures) Centre Manager: Linda Smith Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Weston Drive, Caterham, Croydon Road, Caterham, Surrey, Surrey CR6 9AP Surrey CR3 5XY CR3 6QH 01883 625255 01883 343987 01883 348641 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] We aim to provide a happy, secure and welcoming environment where parents, carers and children can access support to play and achieve together. If you are looking for things to do in the local area, Job Centre Plus information, family support, information about local childcare, advice or help with parenting then please pop in to see us at your local centre. HAMSEY GREEN CHILDREN’S CENTRE HILLCROFT CHILDREN’S CENTRE KESTRELS CHILDREN’S CENTRE 10.30 – 12.00 1.30 – 2.30 Drop In Baby Clinic 2’s Company Little Hands New Parents Group Baby Bumpkin 9.30 – 11.15 Fun and learning sessions for Baby Signing 2pm MONDAY Friendly, fun and informative. Yoga inspired sensory play for MONDAY 8.45 – 9.15 Come along and weigh MONDAY families with 2 year olds. How to use simple sign language Invitation via your red book or you and your baby. your baby and meet Referrals necessary. to understand your baby’s needs. Health Visitor – call to book a place. 0 to 2 yrs. Starting 10th Sept Advice & Information the health team Call us to find out more. Call 07710 279915 for details. 9.00 – 10.30 12.30 – 1.45 Stay and Play Baby Clinic Stay and Play Drop In Stay & Play 9.15 - 11.30 Come and have fun Come along, 8.45 – 9.15 9.15 – 11.15 TUESDAY together. weigh your baby and TUESDAY Parents & carers with TUESDAY For children who want to get messy 0 to under 5 yrs. meet the Health Team. Advice & Information children under 5 years £1.50 per session

10.00 - 11.00 1.30 - 3.00 Kickers and Crawlers Kestrels at Tatsfield Talk With Tatty One Step at a Time Drop In Childminders Sessions 9.15-11.30 1.00-3.00 Interactive story adventures Friendly, play session for children Aileen McHugo Building WEDNESDAY you have or may have additional Stay & Play For babies who are and activities to develop 8.45 – 9.15 not yet walking Stay & Play Sessions communication skills. needs. 1st and 3rd week of each WEDNESDAY 9.15 – 11.15 WEDNESDAY All ages welcome 2 to 5 yrs. Starting 12th Sept month. 0 to under 5yrs. Advice & Information Come along and meet other £1.00 per session registered childminders Bumps and Beyond Baby Clinic 12.30 – 1.45 9.15 – 10.45 The Centre will be Baby Club 9.30 – 12.30 Come along weigh your baby and Stay and Learn closed on Drop In FREE Sessions for meet the Health Team. Fun session for ALL registered Thursday afternoons 10.00 - 11.30 THURSDAY Mums-to-Be & Our Team will be here to offer you THURSDAY home based carers with children THURSDAY 8.45 – 9.15 tips and advice on breastfeeding. and all day Friday. Parents & Carers with babies New Mums & Dads under 8 yrs. Advice & Information who are not yet walking Kestrels Day Care, Wrap Around Care & Holiday Playschemes £1.00 DONATION – To cover the cost of refreshments Open 7.30 – 6.00, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year and resources each family will be asked to donate FRIDAY CLOSED CLOSED This is the centre where Ofsted said: £1.00 per session. Thank you. “This is like a big house full of happy children”

We are pleased to support the Caterham Baby Café, where help is available on all aspects of breastfeeding and its impact on daily life – from starting to stopping and all the variations in between. Situated at de Stafford School, Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX every Thursday 10.00am – 12.00noon.

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Caterham Valley Parish Council forms an important additional link between The Parish Council is working closely with Church Walk and Croydon Road traders residents and the District and County Councils. It also has its own projects and to ensure the shopping experience for residents is more cohesive. The Parish Council initiatives – but there is more to do. It will soon have a role in developing, with has been able to negotiate for the new Christmas lights and be involved in the town residents, proposals for new local planning policies that will influence planning centre improvement schemes amongst various other projects. applications and developments for many years ahead. The switching on of the Christmas lights in Church Walk and Croydon Road is being performed on Friday 23rd November. As many traders as possible will stay open There are six Caterham Valley Parish Councillors – three for Valley Ward and three late that evening to allow shoppers the opportunity to undertake some Christmas for Harestone Ward. They are all Caterham Valley residents who are committed to shopping. serving their community. COUNCILLORS FOR HARESTONE WARD

MARGARET JACKIE MICK DEAN SERVANT LINCOLN

Margaret has been a resident of Caterham for the past 15 Jackie Servant has lived in Caterham for over 40 years and Mick is Chairman of Caterham Valley Parish Council and years, and a Parish Councillor for four years. She and was elected as a Parish Councillor four years ago. her husband run their business from their Caterham base. Her three children attended local schools, and two still live in has lived in Caterham for many years and runs a business Margaret's son went to de Stafford College and this Caterham. Jackie is a retired midwife and is now a trustee of here as well. Mick has served on the Parish Council for resulted in her having a keen interest in helping in any the Le Personne almshouses and an active member of several the last four years, having initially become involved way that she can to ensure that all our local schools other local organisations. She says: “As a Parish Councillor, because of his deep concerns with the overdevelopment continue to improve. Margaret is passionate about the I’ve enjoyed the last four years as this has enabled me to of our area. Green Belt and feels it is sacrosanct. Margaret strongly represent residents’ views on inappropriate planning issues, Mick remembers when we had the Soper Hall gardens to believes that future development in Caterham should be and get involved in local community projects that the Parish enjoy and the free public car park to use; something has limited to only what is needed for the people of Caterham Council supports. The town has seen improvements recently, to be done to keep the few remaining amenities. and not what is requested by the developers. but more needs to be done”. COUNCILLORS FOR VALLEY WARD

PETER MARK JENNY ROBERTS JONES GAFFNEY

Peter has lived in Caterham Valley for 18 years where he Mark is Vice Chairman of Caterham Valley Parish Council. Jenny Gaffney has lived in Caterham Valley for 15 years and is has brought up his family. He is a freelance iOS app Mark lives in Stafford Road and has worked in Caterham for 11 secretary of the Downlands Trust. She is an enthusiastic developer and trainer. years. He has been involved in many community initiatives – supporter of the town and its economy and believes that Peter has run campaigns to change road layouts, have the deFest music festival, the Caterham Festival and Ridge Caterham will thrive if its residents support the local shops and lighting and litter bins replaced, hand rails fixed and Radio to name just a few. He was also involved with the start events. She supports the regeneration of Caterham, but feels a planning applications stopped, as well as removing graffiti. of Street youth centre. He is a parent-governor at Marden lot of recent development has been out of step with what He stood as a councillor as he felt that Caterham was slowly Lodge School. Caterham needs. She has been a vocal campaigner to get better declining from where it had been ten years ago. Peter feels Mark recently won a Tandridge Chairman’s Recognition Award building developments in Caterham. With Jackie Servant, that decline is not inevitable and can be reversed if the presented by the East Surrey MP Sam Gyimah for founding Jenny is representing Caterham Valley on the Neighbourhood people of the Valley work together. Ridge Radio. He has a deep commitment to making Caterham Plan Steering Committee with Caterham on the Hill, Chaldon and Whyteleafe. Jenny believes that the Parish Council should Peter would like the Parish Council to have a very active a better place to live. Mark says: "I love Caterham and I love the community feel of Caterham”. work with local residents and have a real input into what role in the Valley. He wants to get the various interests in the happens locally. Valley to work together so that their resources can be more Mark is a father of three children attending local primary and effectively used. Also he will oppose unscrupulous secondary schools and believes that local schools should be for YOUYOOU development, campaign for better services, and stand up for can helpheelp local children and of course, local jobs for local people. creacreateate ourour Caterham residents and business interests. CR3 NeighbNeighbourhoodbourhood PlanPla an Caterham Valley, Caterham on the Hill, Chaldon and Whyteleafe Parishes are ARE YOU DO YOU embarking on the most exciting project, together with ABC - A Better INTERESTED IN HAVE FREE Caterham and other local groups. • Housing • Jobs Following the Localism Act and success in obtaining monies from the DCLG the Covering Caterham-on-the-HiCaterham-on-the-Hill, Caterham V • Community facilities TIME? ill, Caterham V Front Runner bid now needs to become Involving parparishes,Chaldon local organisations& Whyteleafe.Whyte and individuals.Valleya , rishes, local organisaeleafe. a reality. sations and individua als. • Transport provision RegisterRegisteer to take part or for mmore information: more information: www.cr3forum.org.uk.cr3forum.o Localism org.uk THEN WE This plan will be at the forefront of what Act. FrontF Runner scheme. CR3 ForumF rg.uk established to create a • Planning design Neighbourhood Plan:PForum established to create Housin g, Econo Plan: a happens in this area. Police my (Jobs, In ), Leisuree dustry, Sh & Commun ops), Service ity, Urban D s (Health, E Supporte esign & He ducation & d by: Caterh ritage, TranTran We need all the help we can get. am Hill & C sport, Utilitie • Our infrastructure? VillaVViilla aterham Vallea es NEED YOU ge Coun y P A cil, W arish C BC - A Better C hyteleafe V ouncils, C aterha Villai ge Cou haldonn m & Caterh ncil, amm Busine ss Partnership If you are interested in helping with the Neighbourhood Plan or require help from the Parish Councillors please contact: Maureen Gibbins, Caterham Valley Parish Clerk on Tel: 07510 226989 or email: [email protected] 16 The Caterham and District Independent September 2012 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk LONDON Olympic G Remem The London 2012 Olymp hailed as a resounding su have our own special me whether it was cheering o the TV, attending an even Phil tries out the starting blocks at the Olympic There were many others w stadium for size. event in a host of differe three local people feature Phil Charrington has been playing a vital role in the athletics stadium during the Olympic and Para- Gifford Wright and his Singer outside the Savoy Hotel with Chief lympic Games. As a Games Maker, he has been Doorman, Tony, who was in charge of the car during its stay. part of a team making sure that all the athletics Gifford Wright from Caterham is the proud owner of the 1.5 events ran smoothly. One of his main duties has litre Singer le Mans that won Olympic gold at the Berlin been to help make sure the hurdles were all in Games in 1936. During London 2012 the car took pride of place in time for the races. place at the Savoy Hotel as part of the hotel’s Olympic cel- Phil said: “It was great fun but I got a bit nervous ebrations. sometimes. On the last Friday of the main Games Gifford said: “I wrote to Seb Coe to ask if he would like the I was putting up and taking down hurdles for the car to feature at the Games but was very disappointed that 100m mens semi-final, the 400m ladies final and he turned down my request. It seemed such a shame as then the 110m mens final which meant rushing the car is the only automotive winner of an Olympic gold from one side of the track to the other to make medal and is an iconic piece of Olympic and British motor- sure the hurdles were in the correct position for ing history.” each race. It could have been disastrous if we In 1936 Elizabeth Haig took part in the 2,000-mile-cross- made a mistake!” Europe Olympic Rally, the only Briton in 125 entrants. They Phil has a unique souvenir of the event, a damaged were the first car to finish, beating the pride of the German hurdle cross-bar that was given to him after one automotive industry! of the races. The Paralympic Beacon on Westway Common with lanterns in the foregound spelling out D N Marble ‘2012’. About 200 people attended the im- Marble, Granite, Limestone promptu event organised by Andy Parr. Manufacturing and Supplier Photo by Mike Stephens. 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Old Coulsdon Camera orchids. The fee is £3 for What’s On Club adults and £1 for children. The Old Coulsdon Camera All welcome. Club resumes its meetings www.eastsurreyrspb.co.uk Help for Heroes in Cameron Hall, Canons Surrey Memory Walk A Picnic in the Park, Fun Run Hill, Old Coulsdon on Tues- The Surrey Memory Walk is and Family Fun Day is being day, 18th September at taking place in Godstone on held at Whyteleafe Recre- 7.45pm for 8pm. Mark Sunday 16th September to ation Ground on Sunday Blundell will give a talk enti- raise money for the 16th September from 11am tled ‘Techniques and Im- Alzheimer’s Society. To to 4pm. The attractions will ages’. Entry is £2 for sign up for the walk visit include vintage cars, steam visitors which is refunded memorywalk.org.uk or call engines, live music, a beer on joining the club. 0870 417 0192. tent, hog roast and dog www.oldcoulsdoncamera- Tandridge Photographic show. The Fun Run will club.org.uk Society start at the Whyteleafe Tav- Free Bridge Taster Ses- At 8.15pm on Thursday ern from 11am. All proceeds sions 13th September The Tan- from the event will go to the A free Bridge taster session dridge Photographic Society Netherne Hospital. Help for Heroes charity. is being held at Caterham starts its new season with Bowling Club, Queen’s Park an Open Evening and Pro- be on sale and there will be visit www.happyvalley- Road, Caterham on Monday gramme Review. The a raffle and a sale of jams walk.org.uk or call 07783 17th September at meeting will take place at and chutneys, all of which 763526. 10.00am and at the its new venue at the White LEARN are locally made. Netherne Staff Reunion Sanderstead Methodist Hart Barn adjacent to the www.caterhamhorticultural- Church, Limpsfield Road, A reunion of staff who White Hart Pub in God- soc.weebly.com Sanderstead on Thursday worked at Netherne Hospi- stone. Entry is £3 for visi- Happy Valley Sponsored BRIDGE tal (pictured above) is tak- 27th September at 4.15pm. tors. Walk For more information call ing place on Wednesday 5th NEW COURSES AND www.tandridgephotograph- A sponsored walk in aid of Tony on 01883 730304. September from 1.30pm icsociety.org.uk Marie Curie Cancer Care is RSPB Talk ASSISTED PLAY Horticultural Society Show taking place on Sunday onwards at the new Neth- At 8pm on Wednesday 12th for Beginners, Improvers and Players The Caterham and District 23rd September. Start any erne cricket pavilion. There September, East Surrey in Caterham and Sanderstead. Horticultural Society is time between 9.30am and will be limited parking at RSPB is holding a talk at the FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL holding its Autumn Show on 11.30am from The Fox Pub, the rear of the pavilion. White Hart Barn in God- Saturday 8th September at Old Fox Lane, Old Coulsdon Please bring a chair, a pic- stone, entitled ‘Memoirs of 01883 Hillcroft School, Chaldon CR3 5QS. There is a choice nic and any old photos you an Orchid Twitcher’ by Road, Caterham starting at of two walks of three miles may have of when the hos- David Johnson, an autobi- 730304 2.30pm with presentation or seven miles. Entry fee is pital was open. ography of one man's www.bridgewebs.com/Caterham of cups and medals at £10 for adults, £5 for For more information call search for all British 4.30pm. Refreshments will children under 16. To enter 01737 554189. LEARN to SING Free 6 week course for all Supported by two national musical educational charities, this course is designed to encourage more people to take up singing. It is aimed at both newcomers to singing and those who have not sung for a while. Come along - it’s free! Course starts Monday 17th September 2012 8.00pm to 9.30pm Venue Hosted by St John’s Church, BBC Newsreader Nicholas Owen Canon’s Hill, Old Coulsdon, Friday 14th September 2012 CR5 1HA at 8pm

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will take place at St John’s To advertise in the Jonathan Dalwood Come and sing with Church, Canons Hill, Old Tel: 020 8660 0026 Coulsdon CR5 1HA from 8pm October edition of Mob: 07946 379 842 the Downland Chorale until 9.30pm and begins on The Caterham and 17th September. You can reg- District Independent TAXI by Jenny Morgan ister online now at: call 01883 346641 www.learntosingsurrey.co.uk The Downland Chorale is a forward to carol singing in the Downsview or telephone 07729 618226. well-established, friendly, Whitgift Centre this year. Taxi GOODS VEHICLE Reliable mixed-voice choir, which From time to time, we There is no better time to OPERATOR’S meets every Monday evening arrange overseas tours, this consider a return to choral and Punctual from 8pm until 10pm to re- year’s tour taking us on a singing or to embark for the LICENCE service hearse at St John’s Church, spring visit to the Nether- first time on this enjoyable Formark Scaffolding (Holdings) Ltd TELEPHONE: Old Coulsdon. Currently we lands. pastime. The ability to read trading as Formark Scaffolding of The 01883 379032 music is useful but not ini- Old Gas Works, 1 Godstone Road, EMAIL: have about 55 members and In September 2012, the Whyteleafe XR3 0EG is applying for a tially essential; more impor- [email protected] we are actively looking to re- Downland Chorale is very licence to use The Old Gas Works, 1 MOB: cruit singers to join us. pleased to be hosting a free tant is a willingness to learn, Godstone Road, Whyteleafe CR3 0EG as 07774 808 657 with support from choir mem- an operating centre for 5 goods vehicles. Under our young enthusiastic Learn to Sing course. Spon- bers. Owners or occupiers of land (including conductor, Adam Assen, we sored by Making Music, the buildings) near the operating centre who sing both classical and con- six week course, managed At the end of the course, the believe that their use or enjoyment of that WINDOW CLEANING temporary repertoire. We hold and run by the British Associ- Downland Chorale would be de- land would be affected, should make three concerts a year, as well ation of Barbershop Singers in lighted to welcome new singers, written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 as a workshop in February. In partnership with Choir of the particularly altos, tenors and STUART THE basses. Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating WINDOW 2012 we attracted 130 people Year is designed to encourage their reasons, within 21 days of this CLEANER to the event to sing Karl more people, both young and Further information about the notice. Representors must at the same Traditional Domestic old to take up singing. It is time send a copy of their representations Jenkin’s Armed Man. We also choir is available on our website – and Commercial aimed at both newcomers and to the applicant at the address given at the take part in charity events www.downlandchorale.org.uk or Window Cleaning those who have not sung for top of this notice. A Guide to Making such as singing in a local res- from our chairperson, Anne on Representations is available from the idential home and we look a while. The six week course 01737 550143. 020 8763 1749 Traffic Commissioner’s office. OR 07966 284674 28 The Caterham and District Independent September 2012 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk

Caterham – 01883 349114 Kenley – 020 8668 1000 9-11 Station Avenue Caterham CR3 6LB 3 Station Approach, Hayes Lane, Kenley CR8 5JD Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

CATERHAM £445,000 CATERHAM VALLEY £287,950 WARLINGHAM £995,000

CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 An improved and extended semi detached house on a level plot situated in a sought after road at Cater- An updated and improved three bedroom detached property in Caterham Valley. This chalet bungalow A substantial detached family home situated in a private, prime residential location. ham on the Hill. The property is within quarter mile of local shops and transport links, whilst more has been extended by the current owners and features a 20' master bedroom, 18' double aspect lounge Five Bedrooms, five reception rooms, three bathrooms, double garage, south facing gardens and comprehensive facilities can be found in Caterham Valley. and fitted kitchen. Situated within half a mile of the town and station. indoor swimming pool.

CATERHAM HILL £245,000 CATERHAM VALLEY £145,000 CATERHAM HILL £245,000

CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 A two double bedroom semi detached house requiring some updating. Double glazed and centrally A two bedroom ground floor apartment with direct access to a small patio and parking set within an A two bedroom semi detached property set in a cul de sac at Caterham on the Hill. The property is in heated. 17’ lounge and kitchen/diner. Scope for parking to the front subject to consent. age restricted development a short walk to Caterham Town Centre. The property benefits from double need of some updating, but does benefit from gas central heating, double glazing, garage and drive- glazing, 15' foot lounge, communal gardens and direct access from outside. way. The rear garden extends to approx 60ft.

WHYTELEAFE £350,000 WHYTELEAFE £395,000 KENLEY £550,000

KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 Three bedroom detached house on the popular Whyteleafe Hill with lounge/diner plus a further reception and a garage. An extremely well presented four double bedroom, three bathroom semi detached house built four years An extended four/five bedroom, two/three reception detached house, located in close proximity to The Features include a large kitchen/breakfast room, large lounge bay window to the front elevation, family bathroom, ago. New contemporary kitchen, conservatory, kitchen/family room, downstairs WC and parking. In Hayes School. Includes en suite to the master bedroom, conservatory, double glazing, gas central heat- downstairs cloakroom, front and rear gardens, close to both both Upper Warlingham and Whyteleafe Stations proximity to both Whyteleafe and Upper Warlingham Stations. Adj to Kenley Common. No onward chain. ing, downstairs WC and utility room. Large level rear garden and situated opposite woodland.

WHYTELEAFE £140,000 KENLEY £210,000 WHYTELEAFE £350,000

KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 One bedroom ground floor flat within a gated development. Features include gch, large kitchen/recep- Three bedroom mid terrace located on the Kenley/Purley borders. Consists of separate lounge with A deceptively spacious three double bedroom extended bungalow with garage and off street parking, in tion room, double glazing, allocated parking. Very close proximity to Whyteleafe South Station. No on- open plan kitchen/diner, renovated bathroom. patio, terraced and landscaped garden. Proximity to proximity to both Whyteleafe and Upper Warlngham Stns and local schools. Well maintained 100 ft ward chain. local Schools, Kenley Stn and Riddlesdown Common. rear garden 17ft kitchen, double glazing and new boiler. No onward chain.

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CATERHAM ON THE HILL 01883 348035 OLD COULSDON 01737 551188 LETTINGS 01883 343355

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Caterham on the Hill - £174,000 Caterham on the Hill - £237,500 Caterham on the Hill - £224,995 A first floor one double bedroom maisonette located A deceptively large three bedroom house with two A larger than average two bedroom house located in in a quiet sought after private road in Caterham that reception rooms, off road parking. Character a private driveway behind high hedging well back would make an ideal first time purchase. features including fireplaces and wood flooring. from the road with residents parking. TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035 TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035 TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035 WITH AUTUMN

APPROACHING THE NEW VIEWING LOCAL MARKET IS RECOMMENDED ACTIVE WITH GOOD INSTRUCTION BUYERS & TENANTS. TO SELL OR RENT YOUR PROPERTY CONTACT YOUR Old Coulsdon - £315,000 Old Coulsdon - £375,000 A charming three bedroom semi-detached family LOCAL OFFICE A detached, two double bedroom bungalow home located in one of Old Coulsdon's most popular FOR A FREE requiring modernisation and situated in a highly roads, only five hundred yards' level walk from the favoured cul-de-sac location, a short level walk to heart of the Village. VALUATION ! Old Coulsdon Village. TO VIEW CALL 01737 551188 TO VIEW CALL 01737 551188

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Caterham Valley – £439,950 Caterham Valley - £205,000 Caterham-on-the-Hill £285,000 A 1930's built extended five bedroom detached family A well presented two double bedroom first floor A 1929 built three bedroom semi detached home with home located in a cul-de-sac in Caterham Valley. maisonette located within half a mile of Caterham two reception rooms located in a popular residential Convenient for local shops and access to Whyteleafe town centre. Tastefully decorated, ideal for the road. Secluded rear garden and driveway with off South Station and M25 for the commuter. commuter, quiet and convenient cul-de-sac location. road parking for several vehicles. TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035 TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035 TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035

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Caterham-on-theHill £299,950 Chaldon - £525,000 Caterham-on-the-Hill £289,000 A stunning 1920's built three bedroom family home An immaculately presented four bedroom detached house A halls adjoining three bedroom semi detached with two reception rooms and a beautiful landscaped located in a popular cul-de-sac in semi rural Chaldon. house built in 2003 offering deceptively large rear garden. The house retains character of the Double detached garage and secluded rear garden. accommodation and located conveniently for local period and is immaculately presented for sale. shops and amenities. AN INTERNAL VIEWING IS HIGHLY TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035 RECOMMENDED! 01883 348035 TO VIEW CALL 01883 348035 www.bidwells.net 30 The Caterham and District Independent September 2012 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk

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A deceptively spacious four bedroom split level detached house which in An exceptional four bedroom double fronted detached residence boast- A delightful two double bedroom detached bungalow occupying a virtu- our opinion is offered to the market in immaculate decorative order sit- ing four good sized reception rooms and well maintained front and rear ally level and secluded plot with driveway and detached double garage uated in a quiet cul de sac in the favoured Harestone Valley area within gardens with detached double garage to rear. Internal viewing highly situated in a highly sought after lane in the village of Chaldon. Viewing a short walk of Caterham School and town centre. UPC0967 recommended. UPC1001 highly recommended. UPC1000 £485,000 £490,000 OIRO £450,000 CATERHAM ON THE HILL CATERHAM ON THE HILL $)&%(($')'')! "$0(' ")()"#

A truly stunning period property offering stylishly pre- A two/three bedroom terraced town house with off street sented and contemporary style accommodation parking situated in convenient residential location. throughout which must be viewed internally to fully UPC0991 appreciate this unique home. UPC1002 £300,000 FIXED PRICE £219,95 CATERHAM ON THE HILL KENLEY

An attractive three bedroom detached bay fronted house A larger than average ground floor maisonette with period offered in our opinion in good decorative order throughout features, front and rear gardens and off street parking to with driveway and tandem garage situated in a popular res- !! rear, conveniently situated for both Kenley and Purley rail- idential road. Viewing highly recommended UPC0996 way stations. Viewing highly recommended. UPC0998 £359,950 111%& #!2$) £185,000 CATERHAM ON THE HILL CATERHAM ON THE HILL CHALDON

This attractive detached family home boasts many appealing features including a double A unique character property offering versatile accommodation on a vir- An attractive three bedroom detached chalet bungalow occupying a well es- garage incorporating home office above and planning permission granted for loft conversion tually level plot situated in sought after residential road within easy ac- tablished plot with carriage drive to front and landscaped rear garden with and two storey extension to rear. The property occupies a well maintained secluded plot. An cess of local amenities. Viewing is highly recommended. swimming pool situated in the highly sought after village of Chaldon internal inspection is highly recommended. UPC0968 UPC0992 UPC0999 OIEO £500,000 £499,950 £399,950 32 The Caterham and District Independent September 2012 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk

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WHYTELEAFE GUIDE PRICE £249,950 Instruct Rayners before GODSTONE £325,000 OPEN DAY Saturday 1st September 11am to 1pm (Strictly by appointment) Offered 15th October and benefit from a Originally built as a farmworkers residence and tucked away in the corner of a with NO CHAIN is this very well presented family home offering open plan living space quiet cul-de-sac is this extended family that boast stunning rear views over at the rear of the property (including conservatory) and separate sitting room, off street farmland. The property benefits from many desirable features including stun- parking and fabulous rear garden including feature fishpond with waterfall. 0.5% discount from our standard fee* ning kitchen / dining room, conservatory, utility room and sizeable gardens. Caterham Office • 01883 347446 *Terms and Conditions apply Godstone Office • 01883 744344

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CATERHAM £189,950 GODSTONE £234,950 COULSDON £299,950 CATERHAM £400,000 Quietly tucked away in the corner of this desirable development With farmland views from the rear garden is this well presented With NO CHAIN a well presented three bedroom family home with Located in this popular residential road is this 3 double is this well presented ground floor maisonette that benefits from family home benefiting from off street parking for several cars, conservatory, downstairs cloakroom, attractive rear garden with bedroom detached bungalow. Positioned on a flat plot a contemporary kitchen, spacious lounge / dining room, double kitchen with range cooker, downstairs cloakroom, outbuilding (would make ideal office or workshop), and off street glazing, direct access to the gardens and garage. double glazing and gas central heating. parking for several cars. with well maintained front and rear gardens. Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Godstone Office • 01883 744344 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446

CATERHAM £875 PCM SOUTH GODSTONE £1200 PCM GODSTONE £1250 PCM BLETCHINGLEY £1200 PCM A 2 double bedroom first and second floor purpose built A rare opportunity to rent a detached converted stable with A spacious 3 bedroom semi detached house with park- A newly refurbished 2 bedroom detached lodge in a rural location on a private road with driveway communal gardens, parking set in grounds and overlooking a private lake which ing for 2 cars, convenient for Godstone village and the maisonette, recently refurbished, with garage and use of spacious lounge, white fully fitted kichen, bathroom, sun communal grounds. Suitable for professional couples. can be enjoyed by the tenant. M25 motorway. room, neutrally decorated. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244

WHYTELEAFE £1595 PCM WARLINGHAM £1800 PCM CATERHAM £1100 PCM CATERHAM £1100 PCM A two bedroom luxury penthouse apartment set in grounds of around 5 acres. A spacious three bedroom semi detached house situated in residential road conveniently A recently constructed 2 bedroom purpose built ground A two bedroom ground floor new apartment with two bath- located for Whytleafe and Upper Warlingham stations. Large rear gardens with patio The apartment is situated on the lower ground floor with spacious patio and floor flat with own patio leading to communal grounds garden areas, two double bedrooms one with ensuite, spacious and bright re- rooms and allocated parking space, communal gardens doors onto garden, front gardens, with drive and garage, through reception/dining room, and allocated gated parking. Convenient for town centre ception room with luxury fitted kitchen with island, all neutrally decorated and fully fitted kichen, famiy bathroom, three bedrooms with wardrobes, newly refurbished and station. Furnished. within easy walking distance to Caterham town centre. throughout to a good standard and rewired throughout the property. tiled floor throughout, underfloor heating, available now, unfurnished. Warlingham Office • 01883 622285 Warlingham Office • 01883 622285 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244

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