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Breck had travelled by train to Breck Bednar. shape where we live now meet an 18 year-old stranger in Redhill and a member of St. and in the future. Mark Bris- in Grays in Essex that he had John the Evangelist Church of tow a local resident volun- met over the internet. Breck England Church in Caterham. teering on the Plan said: "It had told his parents he would “His three younger siblings is vitally important that the be staying with a friend knew him as a kind and loving community has a say in the overnight. older brother who always contents of the Plan which Hours after he arrived, Breck helped out by looking after will cover the community for was found dead at the flat by them.” the next 20 years. If you paramedics. He had been Computer engineer Lewis have strong views on where stabbed in the neck. Daynes, 18, of Roseberry development should or Breck was a Year 10 student at Road, Grays, has been charged should not take place it is St. Bede’s School in Redhill. with murder. 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Sonia 50p of that going towards openDistrict to any memberCouncil, ofBeverley the to win up to £25,000 and After the party Sonia said: “I theHunt Soper was Hall celebrating refurbish- tencommunityConnolly to and join Co-Chairman and help help a good cause at the would like to say ‘thank you’ mentyears fund. of being Caterham’srun.of InWest its Hamcurrent FC formatand local same time. A lotteryofficial Towndraw Criertakes along place withthe 102 year-old building is to everyone for coming to Soper Hall Community Cen- resident David Gold and his my party. It was a brilliant for everyher weekfriends, with family prizes members from unsustainable and a major tre has joined the Unity Lot- fiancée Lesley Manning. Woods for Caterham £5and to £25,000 local dignatories. up for grabs. refurbishment is required to evening and I was over- tery, which is already helping Amongst those paying trib- AlthoughAward-winning the charity Town Crierwill forcreate a modern, fit for pur- whelmed. I am now looking more than 250 charities raise promote and market the lot- poseute community to Sonia centreat the that party forward to the next ten On Friday 3rd January Cater- beautiful woodland for the will allow the school to Biddulph,fur- John Robinson and money across the country tery, Sterling is in charge of willwas serve Cllr. the Beverley community Connolly of ham School completed the future. We have already en- ther develop their hispro- wife Sue, travelled nearly years of Town Crying! and pays out thousands of administering and running Caterhamwho said: and “Congratulations Tandridge purchase of Old Park Woods tered into discussions with gramme of outdoor activities200 miles down to Caterham “I would like to say a special pounds in prizes every week. the scheme. districtto Sonia for forthe reachingnext 100 this and Gavelly Hill Woods, sav- the Forestry Commission that include orienteering, Thethank Soper you Hall. to the two An- a FREE weekly People who play the lottery, Theto attendSoper theHall party. Community years.milestone This will of requireten years rais- of ing them from the threat of about how best to take care bushcraft and camping. drews, Andy Parr and An- which is run by Sterling Lot- CentreAlso in Ltd. attendance was formed was tothe ingbeing at least Caterham’s £5m to fulfil Townthe potential decimation by tim- of the woodland and make Mr Thomas said: “We are drew Browne, for all their teries based in Barrow-in- overseeVice-Chairman the asset fortransfer Surrey of 'Grand Vision' (see ber foresters. The woods ad- the best use of it. We are passionate about the impor- Crier. Sonia does a fantas- enjoywork thearranging experi the party Furness, Cumbria, pay £1 the building from Tandridge www.soperhall.org.uk). join the school’s boundary, very privileged to have had tance of highlighting to the tic job and we are very lucky potentialand also lotteryto John encewin.Orrick ofAll fora Caterham Town Crier Sonia Hunt with the Chairman of Tan- every week to receive a District Council to the com- Chairman of Soper Hall taking the overall size of the this opportunity to secure children all the joys of being to have her in our town.” funds raised this way will go dridge District Council, Beverley Connolly and Biddulph Town munity. It is a company Community Centre Ltd., making my lovely cake. school campus to over 200 the woodlands - it was a outside. The woodland will headmaster Julian Thomas with thein school to the pot alongside other Crier John Robinson and his wife Sue. Graham Tapley, said: “By What a ding-dong it was!” bulletin of acres. once in a lifetime, or even form part of our ‘outdoors’ grounds including Old Park Woods in the background. fund raising initiatives”. having our own, but profes- A raffle held during the Headmaster Julian Thomas many lifetimes, opportu- project.” CHRISTMAS P For more information on sionally run, lottery we will course of the evening raised said: “This is a truly signifi- nity!” When the woodsHAPPY were putNEW YEAR! Throughout DecemberARTY M how to join the Soper Hall be able to offer a uniqueENU op- £220 for the cant moment in the school’s The school already has a up for sale last summer the Lunch & Dinner Community Centre Lottery NEW 5-course Evening T INSIDEportunity for the community ... Skills Centre. 202 year history. 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St. John’s receives Mrs Connie Cooper, one of VIP guests join de the accreditors for the Surrey Gold Anti-Bullying Anti-bullying Chartermark, Stafford students presented the award to head to celebrate GCSE Award teacher Mrs Liz Wombwell at the end of a special assembly success On Tuesday 11th February, celebrating the achievement St. John’s CofE Primary of the award. On the Thursday 30th January School in Caterham became Afterwards Mrs Wombwell in Burnt- the first school in Surrey to said: “All schools experi- wood Lane, Caterham wel- be awarded a Gold Anti-bul- ence some incidents of bul- comed back the class of 2013 lying Award as part of Sur- lying and it is important to to celebrate their successes rey County Council’s new have a clear system in place and the school’s best ever Anti-bullying Chartermark. to deal with it. We encour- GCSE results. The Chartermark accredi- age pupils to tell us about it Former professional foot- tors praised St. John’s for and we work hard to stop it. baller Ian Pearce presented ‘the strength of the school We are delighted that our the students with their cer- ethos which enables pupils commitment has been tificates and then gave an in- to build and experience recognised and that our spirational speech about his positive relationships’. work is judged as effective career and how you can Pupils were praised for but we are not complacent achieve your dream if you From left: Ian Pearce, Connie Saunders, Jack Gillam, being courteous and confi- and will continue to work put your mind to it. Geraint Jenkins MBE. Photograph by Neil Hadrill. dent and ‘excellent ambas- with the children to stamp Former teacher, Geraint Jenkins sadors’ for the school. out bullying. MBE, was invited back to pres- ent a new award, ‘The Jenkins Award’ named after him in Essendene Lodge School (3-11 years) recognition of his good work in Independent Pre Prep & Preparatory School Essendene Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PB the school over many years. Tel: 01883 348349 Mr Jenkins was proud to pres- Email: [email protected] ent the award to two former www.essendenelodge.co.uk students, Connie Saunders and Jack Gillam for their special Are you looking for a contributions to de Stafford school place for your child during their time at the school. in September 2014? The evening was hosted by KS1 & KS2 head teacher Mr Jeremy Garner ScholarshipExam who was thrilled so many past Saturday 15th March students came to receive their awards. “Outstanding Early Years Department providing your child quality of with a head start to their education. •••• education... pupils Kestrels Children’s Centre Funded Early Years places and scholarships available. make outstanding •••• Croydon Road Caterham CR3 6QH progress and their 100% Senior School entrance examinations pass rate. personal develop- •••• Connie Cooper (centre right), Mrs Liz Wombwell and the Caring for Children & ment and behaviour Wrap Around Care including Breakfast Club, Year Six Captains with their Gold Anti-bullying awards. Their Families After School Care and Holiday Club. are outstanding” •••• Photograph by Neil Hadrill. Monday AM: Stay & Play Latest Ofsted report Small class sizes Tuesday AM: 2’s Company AQUARIUS SWIMMING CLUB Tuesday PM: Crafty Cooks AQUARIUS SWIMMING CLUB 01883 344662 – 01883 342270 Wednesday AM: Kickers & Crawlers 01883 344662 – 01883 342270 Email [email protected] Email [email protected] Thursday AM: Bumps & Beyond Thursday PM: Baby Clinic EASTER HOLIDAY COURSE SWIMMING LESSONS and LIFESAVING 14-18th April For Beginners, Improvers and Advanced Standards Friday AM: Baby Massage BEGINNERS, IMPROVERS & DEEP WIDTHS Established in 1979 and offering classes in starting at 9.00am and 9.30am Caterham, Warlingham, Oxted, Hurst Green For More Information call: 01883 348641 or visit our website LENGTHS AND BRONZE at 10.00-10.45am A class to suit all ages and stages. www.kestrelschildrenscentre.co.uk Established in 1979 and offering classes in We welcome new swimmers. Ask for a try out lesson! Caterham, Warlingham, Oxted, Hurst Green

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East Surrey Community mediation comes when indi- Alastair Campbell He spoke about his con- viduals approach us before cerns about the bad reputa- Mediation wins Big the situation escalates. For promotes mental tion he says Britain has as a Lottery Fund Grant this reason we want to in- country when it comes to by Kasia Janes crease awareness of our serv- health awareness alcoholism. He is appalled ice to the general public, not that you can now buy cheap East Surrey Community Medi- just via other organisations. campaign to local alcohol in service stations. ation charity has received a John Whetsel, the General students He said: “We’re like Russia grant of £9,892 from The Big Manager, said: “We are both used to be. They used to be Lottery Fund, which will ex- proud and excited by this by Julia Parlett known for their drinking pand our capacity to help res- grant, which will enable us to habits. They have tackled it idents in dispute with their serve 50% more of the esti- On Thursday 13th February, and they will reap the re- neighbours. mated 7,500 neighbour dis- former Labour spin doctor, wards from that. You won’t In 2013 we experienced a putes in East Surrey while Alastair Campbell, visited see any alcohol advertising large increase in demand for maintaining effectiveness and Coulsdon College in Old in Russia any more, and no our help. This increase has quality. Certainly this grant Coulsdon to talk to sixth branding at sports events. form students about mental come as a result of a local goes a long way to The Big Our sports events are lit- Alastair Campbell signing health awareness and alco- press campaign, launch of a Lottery Fund’s commitment to tered with advertising.” copies of his book at holism. new website and working bring real improvements to As well as banning the ad- Coulsdon College. more closely with the local po- communities and the lives of Until 2003 Alastair was Tony vertising of alcohol, Alastair lice, housing associations and people.” Blair's Director of Communi- is campaigning for mini- in coming forwards with individual community mem- cations and Strategy but he mum unit pricing. questions for him; this may bers. We have neither suffi- now describes himself as a Coulsdon College Principal be as a result of some cam- cient capacity nor the technical writer, communicator and Brett Freeman was delighted paigns we have been running infrastructure to handle such strategist. to be hosting the visit. He in the College this year to an increase in volume. As a recovering alcoholic, said: “The issues which raise awareness of things like The grant from The Big Lottery Problems with Alastair has suffered with Alastair is passionate about mental health and alco- Fund will be invested in: Neighbours? severe depression over are very real issues for many holism.” - Training of 16 new volunteer ? many years. As an ambas- teenagers. We are pleased For more information about sador for the ‘Time for that he came in to talk to our the 'Time to Change, time to mediators. High Hedges? Noise? - Development of automated Change, time to talk’ cam- students about them. Our talk' campaign go to tools for case administration to Verbal Abuse? Dogs Barking? paign, Alastair encourages students weren’t backwards www.time-to-change.org.uk people to be more open manage cases on a greater Our FREE mediation service can help you scale while controlling costs resolve residential issues and disputes. about mental awareness, and has written three books and managing quality. Find out more on - Expanding awareness of our MyNeighbour.org.uk on mental illness. free mediation service, giving call us on After signing his most re- 0208 144 5612 cent book, ‘My name is…’ he the entire community knowl- send us an email to edge of a peaceful alternative took questions from English [email protected] and Politics A Level students to resolving differences at an East Surrey Community Mediation registered charity No 1089436 early stage. before addressing a packed The best chance for successful Funded by the National Lottery through the Big Lottery Fund. theatre full of students from across the College.

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Continued from page1. of this situation and get a Whyteleafe businesses were clear plan for the future also badly affected by flood should this happen again. water and the closure of the We need to have Thames A22. Although some busi- Water, Surrey County Coun- nesses were able to remain cil, Coun- open or re-open, their cus- cil, the Environment Agency tomers had difficulty reaching and local businesses all them. round the table.” Trevor Slaughter of Wrays- Sam Gyimah also expressed bury Tyres said: “We had to his support, sayng he would close when the flood first do all he could to ensure came because we lost power, business owners received fi- Croydon Council declared a maj but we have managed to re- nancial assistance from the and Purley flooded, threatening open one of our four work- government. ices closed the A22 and worked shops now. Instead of our Lester Sonden, the Engineering customers coming to us, we there was no risk to the local w 01883 743567 are going to them so that we flat out to protect the works. can keep the business ticking over until things get back to normal.” On Friday 21st February Sam Gyimah MP and the Chief Ex- ecutive of Tandridge District Council, Louise Round, met local business owners in the BP garage in Whyteleafe. After hearing the views of the business owners about how they felt the situation could have been handled better by the different agencies, Louise Round said: “I will guarantee The flood beneath the viaduct we will co-ordinate a review in Woldingham.

Raising Godstone Road resident, Robert Baynham, by the wa- the terfall cascading out of his Standard back garden. WHYTELEAFE Unit 5 Bushey Close To make a donation Old Barn Lane Suppliers of roofing materials including tiles, payable to the Whyt Kenley slates, felt, lead, fascia & soffit and Velux windows. CR8 5AU St. Luke's Churc We serve trade and retail supplying materials for Whyteleafe, CR3 everything from new house-builds to small DIY jobs. Reverend Tim Goode Visit our website: www.briangowroofing.co.uk From left: Trevor, Joe, Kev and Jake outside flooded Cllr. Tom Dempsey at Tel: 020 8660 5720 Wraysbury Tyres. Launderette STEVE to your Home PRIYAS NEWSAGENTS AND TAYLOR CONVENIENCE STORE Collect Wash CARS Dry Iron 100 Chaldon Road, Caterham Deliver MOT TEST CENTRE Newspapers * Magazines * Greetings Cards SERVICING, Groceries * Beverages OPEN FOR BUSINESS DES REPAIRS AND Tobacco * Stationery We collect and deliver DIAGNOSTICS Bathrooms Kitchens just as you wish! 17-19 Godstone Road Local newspaper delivery available 52-54 Godstone Road Call Laure-Anne on Whyteleafe CR3 0EG Please enquire within Tel: 020 8 01883 742 388 Tel: 020 8660 1660 www.premierhea The Caterham and District Independent March 2014 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk 13

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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 VALLEY- SIMILAR WANTED CATERHAM VALLEY - SIMILAR WANTED CATERHAM ON THE HILL - SIMILAR WANTED SOLD STC SOLD STC SOLD STC

CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 A three bedroom semi detached house in need of substantial updating. Sold at open house. Further Two bedroom ground floor flat close to town and station. Sold at open house. Similar property required An extended three double bedroom house with open out look. Sold at open house. Similar property re- property required for disappointed buyers. for disappointed buyers. quired for disappointed buyers.

CATERHAM ON THE HILL - SIMILAR WANTED CATERHAM VALLEY - SIMILAR WANTED CATERHAM VALLEY - SIMILAR WANTED SOLD STC SOLD STC SOLD STC

CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 CATERHAM 01883 349114 Three bedroom detached in cul de sac backing onto woodland. Similar property required for disap- Two bedroom ground floor maisonette with garden and parking. Similar property required for disap- A one bedroom ground floor, conversion flat close to shops and transport links. Similar property re- pointed buyers. pointed buyers. quired for disappointed buyers.

KENLEY - SIMILAR WANTED KENLEY - SIMILAR WANTED KENLEY SOLD STC SOLD STC SOLD STC

KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 Three bedroom semi detached house, sought after residential road. Sold at open house. Further prop- Two bedroom ground floor flat, share of freehold, close to Kenley Station. Sold at open house. Further Five bedroom detached house in sought after cul de sac off private road. Sold - Further properties re- erty required for disappointed buyers. property required for disappointed buyers. quired.

WHYTELEAFE KENLEY WHYTELEAFE SOLD STC SOLD STC SOLD STC

KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 KENLEY 020 8668 1000 Two bedroom large converted apartment, two bathrooms. Sold - Similar properties required. Five double bedroom house in favoured residential road. Sold - Similar properties required. Four bedroom detached close to two stations and Kenley Common. Sold in Open House - similar prop- erties required for disappointed buyers.

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3. Caterham Valley £695pcm Whyteleafe4. Attractively- £700pcm presented studio Caterham Valley - £700pcm Blindley Heath - £695pcm Whyteleafe - £895pcm Idealapartment for commuters! located Ground in Caterham floor onetown bedroom centre with flat allocatedlocated within Wonderful one bed top floor flat in town centre. Walking distance 1 bed first floor maisonette. Extremely spacious. Open plan Newly refurbished 2 bed ground floor flat with garage located parking. Spacious lounge with bay window and patio doors kitchen/lounge. Storage cupboard and loft space. Small courtyard. leadingminutes to small walk balcony.of Upper GoodWarlingham sized kitchen. and Whyteleafe Newly fitted stations. stylish from shops and station. Bright and spacious. New carpets and within walking distance of Whyteleafe South, Whyteleafe and bathroom.Allocated Fully parking. furnished. recently redecorated. Available now unfurnished. Allocated parking. Upper Warlingham stations. Available unfurnished. 5. Caterham Valley - £895pcm LANDLORDS We can provide: Caterham6. Valley A well presented - £1000pcm and spacious two Caterham Valley - £1100pcm bed first floor flat with off street parking in a sought after • 2location. double bed Well ground within floorwalking maisonette distance with of shops private and garden station. and Specialist investment advice to help you 2/3 bed top floor flat in conversion property in a sought after conservatory.Available Spacious now unfurnished.lounge. Gated parking. location. Walking distance to shops and station. Allocated parking. 7.Available Caterhamunfurnished. on the Hill - £1100pcm identify the best buy to let property. Available unfurnished. 8. Two bed, two bath apartment in sought after Village development. Master bedroom with en- • A range of services which include a fully managed package run by our skilled, professional and local maintenance team. • Vetted and screened suitable tenants.

Testimonials from current Landlords: suite. High ceilings. Spacious living area. Fitted kitchen. SouthAllocated Croydonparking. Available - now £1195pcm unfurnished. ‘My properties have never stood vacant for long. Within a week or two Kenley - £1195pcm 2 bed stylish9. ground floor apartment. Warlingham Recently - refurbished.£1250pcm 2 double bedroom apartment in convenient location. Walking 10. Recently redecorated two bed Modern kitchen and bathroom. Non restricted parking. Available a tenant has been found, vetted and screened. Efficient, down to distance to train station. Balcony. Allocated parking. Available now bungalow in quiet location with level rear garden. Garage and driveway parking. Modernnow fitted unfurnished. kitchen. Spacious lounge. Local unfurnished. amenities nearby. Available now unfurnished. business but friendly service – that’s why I recommend Martin & Co.’ 11. Caterham Valley £1350pcm ‘Martin & Co. Caterham managed the letting of our house for 6 years. They were always proactive, responsive and engaged. They provided an excellent service to our tenants and us.’

Call in to speak to us and experience our tailor made, friendly and efficient service. Caterham12. Valley Fantastic - one£1350pcm bed apartment with large spacious lounge. Kitchen. Double bedroom overlooking Kenley - £1395pcm Fantasticlounge (mezzanine). 1 bed apartment Perfect with for large single spacious professional. lounge. Walking Kitchen. Modern 3 bed house in popular quiet location near Kenley Double bedroomdistance overlooking of station lounge and (mezzanine). town. Perfect for Aerodrome. Nice sized garden. Off street parking. Available 1st 13. Caterham on the Hill - £1350pcm single professional. Walking distance of station and town. April unfurnished. 14. Three bed mid terraced recently

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Edenbridge - £850pcm Caterham on the Hill - £1300pcm Caterham on the Hill - £1795pcm Caterham Valley - £1400pcm Fantastically located for Edenbridge station, this is a spacious Spacious 2 double bedroom first floor executive apartment with Stunning 4 bedroom detached property in popular road with level Stunning and character filled 2/3 bedroom apartment in Victorian refurbished 2 double bedroom first floor maisonette with a good balcony. Fully fitted kitchen. Walk in wardrobe and en suite garden to rear, off street parking for 2/3 cars and integrated garage manor house in sought after Harestone Hill area. Located minutes sized private garden with shed. bathroom to master bedroom. Available unfurnished. with electric doors. walk from station and shops. Huge lounge. Private patio area.

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CATERHAM CATERHAM OXTED CATERHAM £275,000 £279,950 £625,000 £685,000 Positioned on the end of a terrace is this 3 bedroom family home Ideally positioned for Caterham Valley and train station is this 3 An attractive 5 bedroom semi detached property, situated at the Situated in a highly desirable cul de sac with stunning far-reaching situated within a short distance of Caterham railway station. Off bedroom semi-detached family home offering a generous end of a popular cul de sac boasting a stunning, recently fitted road parking along with a garage is available at the front of the amount of ground floor accommodation and 1st floor bathroom. kitchen. Well located for Oxted train station and town centre. views is this substantial 5/6-bedroom family home. NO ONGOING property. EPC C. EPC D. EPC D. CHAIN. EPC C. Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446 Caterham Office • 01883 347446

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