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No. 138 November 2017 ESTABLISHED 2006 FREE Alex and Sarah say goodbye after 18 years at Caterham High Street’s Post Office

Alex and Sarah George are Londis at 51-55 High nity. It has been an honour looking forward to their first Street. This will not af- for us to serve them. We holiday in 18 years when fect the public consulta- are grateful for all of their they retire from running tion that is taking place kindness. We are so happy Caterham-on-the-Hill’s Post until Friday 17th Novem- the Post Office service is Office in the High Street at ber to enable customers going to stay on the High 5.30pm on Monday 6th and interested parties to Street. November. give their comments on “Soon after we retire we are To avoid a loss of service, the move. going to Egypt to visit family the Post Office will re- Speaking about their time and will do some travelling open on Tuesday 7th at the Post Office, Alex said: around Africa because we November, less than 200 “I would like to say a big have not taken a holiday in Alex and Sarah outside their Post Office in the High Street. yards up the road, inside “thank you” to the commu- 18 years. We have been completely responsible for the Submissions for the consulta- branch inside Londis will be Post Office, so we did not feel tion can be made by via e-mail open from 6am-11pm Mon- we could leave it with anyone to [email protected] day-Sunday, 67 hours more else to run during our absence or via the Customer Helpline on than the current opening - we would worry about it!” 03457 223344. The new hours.

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By-election to be announced following resignation of Coun- cillor for Westway Ward, Caroline Warner

On Friday 13th October, Caro- “In the days after the floods, I line Warner, District Councillor visited as many households for Westway Ward in Cater- as I could. I was moved to ham, announced her decision see neighbours supporting to resign. one another during a very Caroline said: “My family and dark hour. I met one lady who I have made the difficult deci- moved me to tears. When I sion to move away from the first saw her, she was hugging Caroline Warner. area and, as much as I may one of her neighbour's chil- wish to continue, I feel that I dren tightly as the girl sobbed can no longer represent the and telling her how every- community to the level they thing would be alright. This deserve. woman has since campaigned “I have loved the time that I tirelessly to ensure that the have spent serving my com- authorities keep listening to munity and it has been such a the people who were affected. pleasure to meet so many Her name is Helen Rujbally fabulous people. I am very and Caterham Hill Liberal proud of the achievements Democrats have selected her that we have made together. to stand for election to re- Most notably, I was both hon- place me as your Councillor.” oured and humbled to have The date for the upcoming had the opportunity to sup- by-election will be announced port the victims of the terrible by Tandridge District Council floods of 2016. Together as a shortly. community, we convinced the Helen Rujbally. administration at Tandridge that it was right to offer full Council Tax relief for the pe- riod of time that families were unable to live in their homes.

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There will be lots of Christmas goodies for sale in the shops as well, so please remember to support your local traders! On Sunday 26th November the beautiful lights on the Cedar Tree in Caterham-on- the-Hill are being switched on, with mulled wine and car- ols. This popular annual event, organised by Cater- ham-on-the-Hill Parish Coun- cil, will take place between 5.45pm and 6.30pm and the four friendly pubs and two restaurants on the High Street will provide a warm welcome afterwards. The Soper Hall Christmas Market. 14 November 2017 Advertising and Newsdesk: 01883 346641 Eating Out indian restaurant Classic Indian food Recently awarded the highest accolade possible with a pinch of for our cleanliness – FIVE STARS from Tandridge Bollywood dazzle! District Council's Food Hygiene Rating! 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Entrance is by donation Contrary to popular myth, Neighbour” for £7.99 from will go to South East Cancer crafts, toys, cakes, decora- and all proceeds will go to the courtship calls are quite dif- Amazon, visit www.ama- Help Centre and Rotary Chari- tions, light lunches and snacks upkeep of the church. ferent: a soft triple-bark or a zon.co.uk/dp/B0765F3B6T. ties. To book tickets call 01883 and a bar. Continued on page 18. 18 November 2017 Advertising and Newsdesk: 01883 346641 H BUILDERS The INDEPENDENT CLASSIFIEDS D. Torr ance H PMC ROOFING Building “I am very ROOFING A.B.C. impressed by the HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAT ROOFING SYSTEMS ESTABLISHED IN 1974 Services response I have UPVC Fascias, Guttering, Leadwork and High Class Decorators and received to my I. GILLAM General Property Maintenance COMPLETE ROOFING Help and advice given. 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CATERHAM £260,000 L/H CATERHAM VALLEY £1,700 PCM A TWO BEDROOM GROUND FLOOR flat with direct access to the rear communal A three bedroom detached bungalow within private setting yet garden. Large living room, separate kitchen, resident’s parking space. REQUIRES close to Caterham town centre & station. REFURBISHMENT THROUGHOUT, NO ONWARD CHAIN! EPC: C. SIMILAR PROPERTY REQUIRED FOR REGISTERED & QUALIFIED TENANTS! CALL 01883 348035 OPTION 1. TO BOOK A VIEWING CALL 01883 343355 FOR A VALUATION APPOINTMENT.

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CATERHAM ON THE HILL OIEO £250,000 L/H WHYTELEAFE £1,200 PCM An immaculately presented ONE DOUBLE BEDROOM purpose built ground floor A modern, two double bedroom 1st floor apartment close to Upper Warlingham flat set within a well maintained block with secure UNDER BLOCK PARKING. The & Whyteleafe stations. LET AGREED IN 48 HOURS - SIMILAR PROPERTY flat has a fully fitted kitchen which is open plan to the living room. NO ONWARD CHAIN! REQUIRED FOR REGISTERED & QUALIFIED TENANTS! CALL 01883 343355 TO BOOK A VIEWING CALL 01883 348035 OPTION 1. TO BOOK A VIEWING

CATERHAM ON THE HILL £345,000 FREEHOLD A modernised and tastefully decorated TWO BEDROOM VICTORIAN house with an upstairs WHYTELEAFE £265,000 L/H bathroom located in a no through road. On the ground floor there is a large OPEN PLAN lounge / CATERHAM VALLEY £1,000 PCM A first floor TWO BEDROOM purpose built flat with a front facing BALCONY. The flat is in a great dining room and a modern kitchen with views to the rear garden. A spacious, two double bedroom top floor flat in a private development with beautiful location as it is within a quarter of a mile of Whyteleafe South station, so great for the commuter. views from the lounge and within a short walk of Caterham station & town centre. VIEWING RECOMMENDED! EPC: D. Benefits include double glazing, garage en bloc, security entry and storage. Available NO ONWAR4D CHAIN! EPC: C. immediately. Unfurnished. EPC: D. CALL 01883 348035 OPTION 1. TO BOOK A VIEWING CALL 01883 348035 OPTION 1. TO BOOK A VIEWING CALL 01883 343355 TO BOOK A VIEWING SALES : 01883 348035 LETTINGS : 01883 343355 W : pajonespropertysolutions.co.uk E : [email protected]

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WHYTELEAFE – £975 NUTFIELD – £1,200 BLETCHINGLEY – £1,500 Two bedroom flat located within walking distance to three mainline stations. Unfurnished, Three bedroom semi-detached cottage with front and rear gardens in a lovely residential Four bedroom semi-detached character period house located in Bletchingley High Street available now. area. Unfurnished, available now. with large rear gardens. Unfurnished, available now. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244

CATERHAM ON THE HILL – £750 GODSTONE – £950 WARLINGHAM – £1,800 One bedroom split level flat located near to bus routes and local shops. Two bedroom, two bathroom luxury apartment with garden and patio, parking. Two bedroom flat located near to Godstone Village. Unfurnished, available now. Unfurnished, available now. Part furnished/unfurnished, available now. Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244 Caterham Office • 01883 622244

PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR A LIST OF OUR COMPETITIVE FEES www.raynersletting.com 20 November 2017 Advertising and Newsdesk: 01883 346641 Are you thinking of moving home this Autumn? Start with a free, no obligation market appraisal Call the Sales team on 01883 342205

CHALDON £875,000 CATERHAM VALLEY Guide Price £850,000£830,000

A stunning four/ five bedroom detached residence offering deceptively spacious and flexible contemporary style An opportunity to acquire an attractive four bedroom detached family home situated in one of Caterham's most accommodation with driveway and garage occupying a well established level position in the picturesque village of highly regarded private residential roads with good sized garden and double garage within walking distance of Caterham Chaldon. EPC Rating: E UPC2088 School and offered to the market with no onward chain. EPC Rating: E UPC2070

KENLEY £700,000 CATERHAM HILL £599,950

A well presented four double bedroom detached house occupying a well established level position with car port and An attractive three bedroom chalet style bungalow occupying a beautifully maintained and well established level garage to side offering further potential for extension subject to planning permission situated in a highly sought after position with driveway and garage situated in a highly sought after residential road directly backing onto Queens Park. cul-de-sac in the popular village of Kenley. EPC Rating: E UPC2094 EPC Rating: D UPC2092

CATERHAM HILL £575,000 CATERHAM HILL £465,000 CHALDON GUIDE PRICE £535,000

A well presented four bedroom detached family home occupying a prime position on An opportunity to acquire a stunning and attractive three bedroom semi detached An impressive two bedroom bungalow offered in excellent decorative order the popular Yorke Gate development offered to the market with no onward chain. family home with block paved driveway and level rear garden situated in a sought throughout occupying a well established level corner position with driveway EPC Rating: C UPC2096 after residential road. Viewing highly recommended. EPC Rating: D UPC2099 providing ample off street parking situated in the highly sought after and picturesque village of Chaldon. Viewing highly recommended. EPC Rating: D UPC2098

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