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No. 31 December 2008 CIRCULATION: 17,000 ESTABLISHED 2006 FREE The end of an era Dismayed staff are told the Caterham Marie Curie hospice is set to close in the spring

“You Bend ’em, Marie Curie Cancer Care is restructuring its services in We Mend ’em!” and its plans include the closure of the hospice in Harestone Drive, Caterham Valley in March 2009. The Upton Old Farm, Roffes Lane hospice closed its beds three years ago but since then the charity has funded four beds at the Hospital Caterham, Surrey CR3 5PW in Tupwood Lane for patients requiring end of life care in a hospital. The restructure means the closure of the four Tel: 01883 340048 beds in North Downs hospital, but alternative provision will ext. 136 be available in St. Catherine’s Hospice in Crawley. Continued on page 2 TAN FX 365 CROYDON ROAD, CATERHAM 01883 331433 Dont be a snowman at your Xmas do! SPRAY TANNING • TOP OF THE RANGE STAND-UP • MEGA TURBO LAYDOWNS • FREE CREAM DEALS •

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their plans are in the best Restructure of interests of our commu- nity.” Marie Curie If you would like to ex- Contents nursing care press your views to the charity whilst they are at Royal Chicken & 3 (Continued from Page 1) the consultation stage you Pizza competition can write to: Currently, around half of In the Spotlight 4 Susan Munroe, all cancer deaths in the Featuring Gerald Mills Director of Nursing and county occur in hospital Patient Services, Burtenshaw’s Beat 5 but research by the Marie Marie Curie Cancer Care, by Curie Cancer Care charity 89 Albert Embankment, Neighbourhood shows most people in the London SE1 7TP Inspector, Elaine UK would wish to die at Burtenshaw home if they had a termi- nal illness. Earlier this Education 6 year, the charity made a STOP PRESS! New Youth Facility 7 commitment to double the The Marie Curie Hospice in Harestone Drive The Caterham number of people being for Caterham Independent has cared for at home at the families in the future patient palliative care will Kids’ Competition 9 end of life by Marie Curie through the delivery of go to either St. Cather- increased its Nursing staff. more home nursing care. ine’s Hospice in Crawley, circulation and is Eating Out 14 As well as the closure of Susan Munroe, Director of St. Christopher’s Hospice now delivered door the Caterham Hospice, Nursing and Patient Serv- in Sydenham or the Cater- Readers’ letters 17 to door in Caterham the charity is also review- ices at Marie Curie said: ham Dene Hospital. , Netherne, East Surrey MP, Peter Only a Winter’s 17 ing the current Commu- “If we are able to invest , Wold- nity Supportive Care more in the local Marie Ainsworth, said: “I recog- Tale? ingham and Ham- by Jerry Connor, Service and the Specialist Curie Nursing Service we nise that, as an independ- Financial Ltd Palliative Care team. It is believe we will be much ent charity, Marie Curie is sey Green. currently talking with its better placed to help more perfectly free to make its In the Garden 18 staff and Surrey and people achieve their wish own decisions; however, I For enquiries about by Alec Herbert Croydon Primary Care to die at home.” believe that they need to advertising, please Trusts about its proposals The beds at North Downs do a great deal more to telephone What’s On 18 convince local cancer suf- and how best to support Hospital closed last week 01883 346641 Classified ads 21 more patients and their and patients requiring in- ferers and families that Old Cats Rugby 23 Club We’re back in business! Editor Caterham traders and res- Julia Church age for us to get this result idents are hugely relieved in time for the Christmas that the roadworks on The Caterham shopping period. Trade Church Hill have finished Independent went down by 25% during for the time being, bring- 33 High Street the roadworks as shoppers ing a welcome end to the Caterham avoided the town centre traffic jams and chaos of Surrey CR3 5UE and went elsewhere. We the last few months. An- understand the reasons Tel: 01883 346641 drew Browne, Chairman of why, but things are back to the Caterham Valley Busi- E-mail: Editor@caterham normal now.” ness Forum, said: “We -independent.co.uk The bad news is that there want to ask everyone to is still three weeks’ worth come back down to the www.caterham-indepen- of work to complete but it Valley to do their shopping dent.co.uk is hoped the roadworks now that the road is clear will not resume until the Circulation: 17,000 again. It took a lot of end of January 2009. pressure and media cover- Hi Bounce Bouncy Castles

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Favourite song of all InIn thethe time: Glad all Over (Palace fans will know SpotlightSpotlight why.) This month we feature Favourite holiday desti- Caterham resident Gerald nation: The Greek Islands Mills. Gerald works for an International Medical Res- Biggest influence on cue company and helped your life: My Dad. to repatriate Caterham Favourite Food & Drink: resident Martin Vaux ear- Chinese and Beer. Proudest moment: Being lier this year when Martin at the birth of my sons. was taken seriously ill Pastimes: Watching foot- whilst on holiday abroad. ball, walking and darts (al- Most embarrassing mo- He is a member of the beit not very good ment: Being so drunk I Caterham Carnival Com- though!) rang my dad up to try and mittee & Chairman of find out where I was! Caterham Old Boys FC. Likes: People who give up their time to help others. Where would you most Birthplace: like to live? Redhill General Hospital. Dislikes: Mobile phones On the Kent Coast. being used on trains! Marital Status: Married to Who would you most Hilary (32 years). Favourite TV show: like to meet? Only Fools & Horses. David Bowie. Children: Two boys, Ryan and Adam. Favourite books: ‘Under If you won the Lottery the Wire’ by William Ash jackpot, how would you Cars: Almera & Polo. and ‘Before the Bells have spend it? Faded’ by Mark Potts. Buy a Ferrari and a big Childhood hero: Brazilian house, a box at Palace, football legend, Pelé. Who would you most sponsor Caterham Carni- like to throw a custard ival, then look after my Pets: A cat, ‘Leo’. pie at? Bruce Forsyth. friends and family.

Highways are shut and secure when Help keep leaving the house, even if investigate the just popping out for a few Christmas minutes. The average bur- Mount Pleasant glary takes only five min- floods utes to carry out from crime free start to finish. Surrey Highways have is reminding Even at home a few simple been swift to take action, everyone to be on their precautions can help en- following the continued guard at this time of year sure a happy Christmas flooding of Caterham Val- as thieves target motorists for everyone except the ley since the recent ‘big and householders with the villains! Police advice is clean’. During the clean- aim of relieving them of never to leave car keys up over 15 tons of silt, and their precious goods. near an open window or 180,000 gallons of water Shoppers are urged not to even by the front door - was extracted from the leave their purchases on opportunist thieves have systems. Chairman of the view in their cars. Thieves been known to steal peo- Transportation Select ABC Chairman, Chris Windridge (left) and Surrey County target car parks, particu- ple's car keys by hooking Committee at Surrey Councillor, David Hodge discuss the flooding problem larly in the lead-up to them out through the let- County Council, David with a highways engineer from Conways. Christmas, watching and terbox with a stick, and Hodge, said: “Although the waiting for people to off- calmly driving away the operation was highly suc- sure they were in good pleted their full report and load parcels and bags in family saloon parked out- cessful it did not clear the condition.” Highway Officers have di- their cars before going off side the house. problems in Croydon Road The formal report from gested the full implications to do more shopping. Surrey Police Force Crime and Mount Pleasant Road Conways is expected to of the findings then I will Shoppers are also re- Reduction Advisor Jamie where flooding still oc- show that there is a ‘fall’ arrange for a formal report minded to be wary of pick- Robinson says: "It is im- curred after the clean-up difficulty with the rainwa- to be brought to the Sur- pockets - and to keep portant for people to be operation. ter at the junction of Croy- rey County Council Local purses and wallets secure particularly vigilant at this “I brought this matter to don Road and Mount Committee at Tandridge and out of sight. time of year, both at home the Highway Officers’ at- Pleasant Road as it flows to when councillors can as- Opportunist thieves may and while out shopping. tention and it was agreed the link on the opposite sess what needs to be also be tempted if they And after Christmas it’s to make arrangements for side of Croydon Road. As done,” explained Mr can see a pile of presents worth remembering not to County Contractors ‘Con- the gradient levels out at Hodge. under a tree, so house- leave the empty boxes of ways’ to undertake a com- the bottom of Mount Pleas- The Caterham Independ- holders are advised not to high value presents such plete review of the drains ant Road, the flow of the ent will keep readers up- leave those beautifully as TVs, X boxes, Wiis and and gullies and to use water slows down, causing dated with the findings of wrapped gifts on view to iPods outside the house as camera technology to flooding. the report and further passers-by, and to always these could also act as an check all the drains to en- “Once Conway’s have com- progress in this matter. ensure doors and windows invitation to burglars.” The Caterham Independent December 2008 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk 5 Burtenshaw’s Beat by Tandridge Neighbourhood Inspector, Elaine Burtenshaw

I would like to start with positive news around Halloween patrols. TOP 2 TOE The lead-up to the festival was Neighbourhood Policing letters quiet and on the night itself my through your door with the news in team received 27 calls which is cer- your area and details of future tainly quieter than last year. Thank panel meetings. We have used SPRAY you to those that were out Trick or these letters to launch Country- Treating in Tandridge for entering watch in Tandridge and I would ask into the spirit of the night, to the that you support this scheme which ONLY £25 members of the community who is about preventing and detecting contacted me to thank my team for crime to business and personal OR COURSE OF 3 £60 their presence out there and my property in rural areas. team for changing shifts and en- I would ask that everyone is alert SAVE £15 suring it was an evening that could to reports being received about be enjoyed by all. bogus cold-callers operating in Tan- DON’T FORGET, YOU CAN You may have read recent reports dridge and elsewhere claiming to ALSO PURCHASE YOUR about robberies in Caterham; I either represent charities or even would like to reassure all of you this purporting to be Police or Fire Offi- CHRISTMAS GIFTS kind of crime is very unusual for cers. These bogus callers are at- AND VOUCHERS Caterham and for Tandridge as a tempting to get residents to part whole. This year in Tandridge, an with their money by offering adver- WITH US area of 110 square miles, we have tising space in various publications had just 11 personal robberies. or by asking for charitable dona- This type of crime, along with all tions. Services would not carry out crime, we want to reduce further such cold calling. If you have sus- and my team are working with de- picions about anyone that comes to tectives to identify suspects. If you your or your neighbour’s door then have any information at all then please call us. 106-108 Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5PH please call us or Crimestoppers if Finally I would like to wish you all a you wish to remain anonymous. Tel: 01883 342400 www.thevillagespa.co.uk very merry but safe Christmas and You should have received your best wishes for the New Year. Looking Glass Gallery Rotary and Round Hillcroft pupils revealed in new light! Table are coming bounce to your way support toy The Looking Glass Gallery at The Arc in the old Cater- The annual Rotary Christ- appeal ham Barracks site, Cater- mas Tree Collection has ham-on-the-Hill, is proud been running in Caterham Hillcroft Primary School to unveil its newly commis- and District for approxi- pupils are supporting the sioned gallery lighting, de- mately sixty years and is a Salvation Army’s Christ- signed by local metalwork joint venture between mas Toy Appeal for the artist Harri Harrison. Cre- Caterham and Harestone third year running. This ated by recycling discarded Rotary clubs and Cater- year they held a fund-rais- polytunnel supports with ham Round Table. Last ing bounce with Salvation new and used lighting fix- year’s event made £3,500 Army captain, Chris Sand- tures, Harri has created a for local worthy charities ford, joining in the fun special. Please leave un- very flexible and effective and the members will soon (pictured right). wrapped gifts at Tots ‘n’ set up that has enhanced Paintings on display in the be out with Santa hoping Gifts donated to the ap- Weenies or Superdrug in the arcade feel of the Looking Glass Gallery to collect an equally impres- peal will be distributed to Church Walk or the Centre gallery. sive sum this Christmas. children in need in our Manager’s office. Please In recent weeks the gallery this year of ‘Collaborative The collections will be tak- community by the Salva- avoid giving cuddly toys as has been host to numerous Weeks’, a unique scheme ing place in on tion Army’s network, so the Army is usually inun- artists including Farnham- to encourage artists that 8th December, Caterham- Christmas morning will be dated with them! based painter Carole Cun- have small collections, to on-the-Hill on the 10th, ningham Jones and very work together to fill the 12th, 15th, 16th and 17th recently the gallery. of December, Caterham 1 STOP LOCK SHOP Art Society has returned Access is between 10am – Valley on 9th December LOCKSMITHS for their annual exhibition. 6pm and entrance is free. and Hamsey Green on Auto Commercial Domestic The December programme Information on gallery 11th December. starts with Caterham wa- events and the extensive In addition to the street WE WON'T LEAVE YOU tercolourist, Lynda Clarke programme at The Arc can collections Caterham Ro- OUT IN THE COLD! and photographer Mike be found by logging on to tary will be collecting at For all your lock requirements call Yardley exhibiting from 2– www.tandridgeleisure.co. Knight’s Garden Centre in 12 December. This is fol- uk or phoning The Arc on during every 07801 768920 lowed by the final week 01883 320000. weekend in December. Surrey Trading Standards approved 6 The Caterham Independent December 2008 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk Essendene Lodge School Independent Primary and Nursery School ‘Educating children today for the challenges of tomorrow’

Oasis Academy of our curriculum. It is so important that we fully pre- hosts Business pare our students for the Breakfast workplace and we have modelled our student lead- Are you interested in an excellent The Oasis Academy in ership team on business private education for your child? Coulsdon hosted a Business lines. We want to engage Breakfast on Friday 14th Essendene Lodge School is situated with businesses and harness in the heart of the Caterham-on-the- November 2008 attended by their expertise. Our stu- Hill community. We are a family run local businessmen that had dents are the workforce of independent co-educational school been invited by Principal, the future, we want them to dedicated to providing an excellent John Murphy. The audience experience how a business all round education for your child. heard a keynote address by works and understand how We pride ourselves on our high Reverend Steve Chalke, the subjects they are learn- standards and small class sizes MBE, on ‘Investment for the ing at the Academy relate to coupled with a welcoming and Future’ during the event supportive atmosphere. the real world; it will be a Lead Prefects Hannah Cook that preceded the start of powerful motivational force and Ethan Coates - two of Essendene Lodge School National Enterprise Week on to help them become the the Year 11 students that Essendene Road, 17th-21st November. leaders of tomorrow.’” helped out at the event. Caterham Explaining the objectives of Afterwards the delegates the event, John Murphy were able to learn more hand to guide them around Surrey CR3 5PB said: “Business and Enter- about the work of the Acad- the classes and answer their 01883 348349 prise underpins every part emy with Lead Prefects on questions. www.essendenelodge.surrey.sch.uk Funded Nursery Places Local school helps to smash world record

Children from Warlingham WARLINGHAM Park School took part in the Big Sing 2008 recently and PARK SCHOOL helped break the Guinness Chelsham Common • Warlingham World Record for the biggest simultaneous sing Independent School for Boys & Girls along. At precisely 2.45 pm Age 2 to 11 years last Thursday, 28th Novem- • Traditional teaching combined with modern technology and computers The record-breaking choir from Warlingham Park School ber, the school joined hun- dreds of other schools from • Small classes around the country to sing • Excellent scholarship successes and entrance to all local schools Des’ree’s worldwide smash hit ‘You Gotta Be’. The lat- Give your children a sound start to their education est estimates suggest that a All enquiries and visits welcome at any time total of 600,000 children Tel: (01883) 626844 took part in the challenge, www.warlinghamparkschool.com Email: [email protected] beating the previous record of 293,978 singers. The senior members of the To advertise in the Education section of Warlingham Park School The Caterham Independent please contact us on choir travelled to the O2 01883 346641 or e-mail Arena in London to take part in the World Record [email protected] challenge while the rest of the school congregated in With its rural setting, facilities, range of activities and small the School Hall and linked class sizes, Oakhyrst provides an ideal environment for young up by mobile phone. Head LITTLE TREASURES children between the ages of 4 and 11. of Music at the school, Deb- Pre-school and Day Nursery - Caring for Children birth-5yrs » SMALL CLASS SIZES bie King who was at the O2 • We offer flexible hours and guarantee » CARING, FAMILY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE » STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY arena with the children your child will be happy in a » BROAD CURRICULUM FOR ALL ABILITIES commented: “The atmos- stimulating learning environment phere at the O2 was truly • Qualified, Please call the school’s Secretary to arrange a tour of our school amazing and the kids or visit our website: experienced staff seemed to appreciate that – many with over www.oakhyrstgrangeschool.co.uk they were taking part in eight years’ something quite special.” experience The World Record attempt Weston Drive, organised by Big Sing 2008 Caterham helped raise funds for Oakhyrst Grange School renowned charities includ- CR3 5XY PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS & GIRLS ing Marie Curie Cancer Visits welcome any time – STANSTEAD ROAD • CATERHAM • SURREY CR3 6AF • TEL: 01883 343344 • FAX: 01883 342021 Care, CLIC Sargent and just call us to arrange on Charity No 325043 Youth Music. 01883 343678 The Caterham Independent December 2008 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk 7 Kestrels Children’s Centre New youth facilities for Marden Lodge School, Croydon Rd, Caterham CR3 6QH 01883 348641 Would you like a career opportunity with Caterham town centre a Sure Start Children’s Centre Team? We are looking for people with an understanding of EYFS or playwork Surrey County Council has the needs of the local experience. Various part-time positions throughout the day. agreed terms in principle community. This has been Kestrels Children's Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting to secure local facilities in due to some of the options the welfare of children and young people. Road for youth we have considered, not We expect all staff to share this commitment and the successful services. being suitable due to such applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check. This will mean that some things as poor disabled ac- Call us on 01883 348641 for more details youngsters who need a bit cess or affordability and more support and help will value for money to tax- LICENSING ACT 2003 once again have a centre payers. I am hoping that, NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR in Caterham. It is also subject to planning con- A PREMISES LICENCE hoped to provide a Youth sent being granted by Tan- Public Land, Caterham on the Hill including; High Street, Town End, Cafe on the same site, dridge District Council and Church Road, Chaldon Road, Westway, Recreation Ground, West- which will be a vibrant, the fit out of the facilities, way Common, & Queens Park. safe and appropriate place the service will be opening NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made to that will welcome all its doors in the first half of Councillor Sally Marks the Licensing Authority of COUNCIL for a young people in the town. next year. trict Councillors - and premises licence. Sally Marks, member for Given that the provision of hopefully the Parish Coun- Details of the application are as follows: Caterham Valley, said; “I such services has re- cillors too. I am also hope- The provision of Regulated Entertainment am delighted that after mained a high priority to ful that as part of the A copy of the application may be inspected between 09.00 & 16.00 several false starts Surrey me and to many others, I scheme we will be able to Monday to Friday at the address shown below. County Council will now be am hopeful that any plan- provide a 'Youth Cafe’ that Any responsible authority or interested party wishing to make repre- able to provide facilities ning application for this will be a welcoming place sentations on this matter must submit those representations in writ- for youth in the town cen- site would be looked on for our youngsters. It will ing to Licensing Section, Tandridge District Council, Station Road tre. It has been very dis- favourably by the Planning be vital to work closely East, , RH8 0BT www.tandridge.gov.uk by no later than 29th appointing to me that committee at Tandridge with partners and commu- December 2008 stating the grounds on which the representation is following the closure of District Council and am nity groups over the next made. Please note that it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a the previous site we have sure that the application few months to maximise false statement in connection with an application and, on summary not been able to provide will receive support from the potential for this excit- conviction for the offence, a person is liable to a fine not exceeding local facilities that meet the Caterham Valley Dis- ing new venture”. level five on the standard scale (currently £5,000). Kestrels Children’s Centre Hamsey Green Children’s Centre Marden Lodge School, Croydon Road, Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9AP Caterham CR3 6QH Our aim is to work together with the local community to put together a Caring for children and their families timetable of services to support mums, dads, carers and their children so in your community that they can learn, play and achieve together. How can we help you? We are open every day 8.45 – 11.00am Drop in for a coffee and chat Stay With Me & Play With Me* every Monday from 9.30-11.30 Bumps & Babes Every Tuesday from 9.30-11.30 Stay and Play Facilitated by NCT Tuesday 9am-11am and Childminder's Play Sessions Thursday 1-3pm 1st Wednesday in every month For all children under 5 and their grown ups, 9.30-11.30am we are a friendly bunch Dads & Kids Club Stay, play and have fun! - £1.00 per session. 1st Saturday in every month *The Hillcroft Surestart Centre holds a Stay and Play every last Wednesday of the Official Launch Day month 9.30-11.30am for local registered childminders. Hillcroft School, Chaldon Road, Caterham-on-the-Hill Saturday 28th February 2009 10am-2pm Find It Hard To Come to Us? The theme for our launch day is If you need help with your family, but find it hard to visit us ‘When I grow up I want to be…’ (for whatever reason) - Call Us - We may be able to Come along and meet the team at arrange for our Outreach Worker to Come to You our official opening. Room Hire Fun activities, fancy dress parade for the The community room & kitchen facilities are also available children, dance display and lots more! for private hire during weekday evenings & weekends If you are arranging training or meetings for your organisation - call us to arrange a viewing of our facilities Give me a call – Jackie Bolton 01883 625255 For more information call 01883 348641 8 The Caterham Independent December 2008 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk

Laverock Prep School invites applications for Academic Scholarships for children at 7+ and 9+.

Laverock Prep School is a small school with high expectations for academic achievement. We prepare boys and girls for entry at 11+ to prestigious independent senior schools and Kent Grammar Schools.

Situated 2 minutes from Oxted Station and offering extended day care Laverock is very conveniently placed for working parents.

Applications forms can be obtained from [email protected], or by telephone on 01883 714171, or by post from Laverock School, 19 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0AA.

Closing date for completed application forms: Monday 8th December 2008. Examination and interviews in February 2009.

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Grassroots Grants £50 GUARANTEED trade-in for your old guitar supporting local communities at Surrey Community Foundation is delighted to have awarded £160,000 to 47 community Officially the UK & Eire’s No.1 acoustic guitar brand groups. This is the total amount members. No catches, no small print, no ifs or buts - awarded so far from the three Surrey Community Foundation year Grassroots Grants pro- will award over £1 million in ANY guitar in ANY condition gets you £50 off a lovely gramme, which aims to support grants over the three years of the new Tanglewood Evolution Series 6-String small voluntary groups who are programme (2008-2011) to sup- Electro Acoustic (while stocks last) making a big difference to their port community and voluntary local communities. Grassroots groups to build stronger and This lovely electro-acoustic super jumbo Grants is funded by the Office of more active communities. spruce top, mohogany back & sides the Third Sector (OTS) and ad- Professor Patrick Dowling, Chair, fitted with 8-Band electronics ministered nationally by the Com- Surrey Community Foundation Our usual price £199.95 munity Development Foundation said “We are absolutely delighted (CDF). with the excellent projects which Surrey Community Foundation is Grassroots Grants have been able managing Grassroots Grants for to support so far. We would en- Surrey and has awarded over courage other small voluntary or- NOW ONLY £149.95 £90,000 this month alone to 26 ganisations locally to contact us (when you trade-in your old guitar) local voluntary groups. This in- for details on how to apply for a (Other models & finishes available) cluded a grant of £5,000 awarded grant.” to 1st Godstone Scout Group to To find out more about Grassroots Tanglewood Evolution Series 6-String Electro Acoustics start at fund a refit of their headquarters, Grants, please contact Surrey £199.95 and are fitted with B-Band electronics as standard which will provide a storage space Community Foundation on 01483 for the club's equipment. This will 555640 or email: grantsad- 63 High Street , Caterham CR3 5UF then provide the group with the min@surreycommunityfounda- space to accommodate more tion.org.uk 10am to 6pm (closed Wednesdays) The memories of a 01883 340073 or 0844 884 2331 Caterham scout www.jammusic.co.uk by Andy Parr Competition Kids’ Competition Some readers may remember Les There is another £20 gift voucher Hayley, now age 92 whose par- winners! up for grabs for the winner of ents ran Hayleys stores in the Congratulations to the winners of Christmas competition! To enter, Valley, where the HSBC bank now our November competitions. get out your colouring crayons, draw a picture of Father Christ- stands. He returned to Caterham James Harper-Williams and Niamh Devaney were the two mas and send it to the address recently to show his daughters below. The winning entry (and winners of our Caterham Linens where he grew up. maybe some of the other best en- As a child he had been a Wolf Cub Competition and Five year-old St. tries) will be printed in the Janu- in the 1st Caterham Cub Pack, John’s Primary School pupil, Jaya ary edition of The Caterham who were then based next to the Davey, won our Kids’ Competi- Independent. Please send your Methodist Church in Coulsdon tion. In answer to the question: entry with your name, age and Road. He then became a Scout in “What is the name of your telephone number to: ‘Father the newly formed Valley Troop, favourite teacher and why?” Jaya Christmas colouring competition, said: “My favourite teacher is The Caterham Independent, 33 now the 3rd Caterham. He was 92 year-old veteran scout, Les Miss Brasier because she teaches High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UE, unable to come up and see the Hayley, takes a trip down Mem- us so well.” We think you have to arrive no later than 24th De- exhibition that was held earlier ory Lane during his recent visit. cember. Only one entry per child earned some extra team points this year at the East Surrey Mu- who must be aged 14 or under. seum, or to attend the centenary in the 20's. He talked to the there Jaya! of the 1st Caterham, but was in- cubs, and Neil Burtenshaw pre- terested in seeing some of the ar- sented him with a 1st Caterham ticles. Centenary Scarf. He was able to identify over half I also introduced him to Vi Mat- the people in a 1928 photo of the tock, (nee Waters) at 103 years 1st Caterham at camp. He could old, oldest resident. also identify the leaders and They hadn't seen each other for some of the youngsters in a lorry about 70 years, but amongst at the 1930 Fire Brigade Carnival, other things, remembered play- and thinks it is a picture of him in ing in the park together as chil- a 1929 edition of the Scouter dren. magazine, hanging onto the side Were you a Cub or Scout in the of Warlingham Scout swimming early years? Can you remember pool - he still can't swim. anything else? please contact It was great fun talking to him, Andy Parr on 01883 340561 if and I learnt a lot about Scouting you can. 10 The Caterham Independent December 2008 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk The Tandridge meetings about the volume deemed un-roadworthy, ten of speeding traffic in the motorists were reported for Remembering our unsung heroes Team gets tough area. not having tax, four mo- A multi-agency operation, torists were issued with The Tandridge Safer lasting five-hours, was co- Fixed Penalty Notices and Neighbourhood Team joined ordinated by Caterham Val- six motorists were issued forces with partner agencies ley Neighbourhood cautions by the Environ- to carry out the largest Specialist Officer (NSO) PC ment Agency for not having operation in the area to Martin Bassom. Forty-nine appropriate waste licences. crackdown on anti-social vehicles were stopped PC Bassom said: “Speeding driving and dangerous throughout the afternoon and anti-social driving is a vehicles. and early evening and one genuine concern for resi- The road safety initiative, man, a 28-year-old from dents particularly at this which took place along the Caterham, was arrested time of year and operations A22 at Whyteleafe on and charged for possession such as this prove that rais- Wednesday, 26th November, of an offensive weapon and ing issues at panel meetings was in response to concerns driving while under the in- really can make a differ- raised by the community at fluence of alcohol. ence.” recent neighbourhood panel Nineteen vehicles were

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Things did get Readers’ However, I do sympathise the reality is no such part- mand but interest rates a lot better after 1982 so with the strong views of ner, or scheme, has are lower and retail prices let us hope history is re- letters Caterham traders and res- emerged to date. will be coming down. peated. idents who feel aggrieved Compulsorily acquiring a There undoubtedly will be Have a great Christmas Rose & Young - Chief about this issue. private site without a vi- winners and losers in this and a prosperous new Executive of TDC’s Despite the government’s able commercial develop- current financial climate. year! response recent initiative to abolish ment to implement would Savers will be amongst the I refer to the letter from empty rates relief, to try be likely to incur substan- losers. Despite what is re- Mark Lewis that appeared and help stimulate the de- tial costs and risks and ported we are a nation of in The Caterham Inde- velopment of empty prop- would result in Council savers and there are six pendent in November, con- erty sites, this move does taxpayers taking on a sig- times as many savers as Authorised and regulated cerning the former Rose & not affect the Rose & nificant financial liability. borrowers. Over the next by the Financial Services Young site and other mat- Young owner, as the prop- Nevertheless the matter is few months the credit Authority ters affecting Caterham. erty has no rating liability being kept under review squeeze between banks Telephone: Mr Lewis alleges the Coun- in the first place. should a viable worked up will ease and interests cil has tolerated and kept We asked the VOA to clar- proposal come forward rates for savers will come 020 quiet the fact the Rose & ify the position and its and there remained a down markedly. The recent Young site is not eligible to response has been reported blockage to it being imple- cut in interest rates to 3% 8660 1533 pay business rates. Your in your newspaper. mented. was in reality a 33% drop Email: readers may not appreci- As the Rose & Young Without these pre-condi- in potential income ate that a central govern- premises is privately tions we cannot consider a [email protected] ment body, the Valuation owned, the Council’s pow- CPO for the site with all Office Agency (VOA), not ers to force a redevelop- the accompanying costs the Council, is solely re- ment are limited. and uncertainties and the sponsible for deciding Compulsory purchase possibility the government which properties are liable order (CPO) powers can would not confirm any for business rates. We col- only be exercised by public such order should an ob- lect the money due, but bodies when the owner of jection be made. have no say in who is eligi- a site is found to be block- We have had many meet- ble or the amount they ing the way to a regenera- ings with the owners and pay. In addition only 35% tion or improvement prospective developers to is kept by Tandridge. scheme. discuss the site’s develop- Accordingly, the Council Ideally, a commercial de- ment. These meetings had no control over the velopment partner would have been carried out with VOA’s decision to remove come forward, willing to a flexible approach to ap- the Rose & Young site from invest in a financially vi- propriate new uses, which the rating list in 1997. To able scheme to transform are reflected in our plan- imply the Council and its the Rose & Young site and ning policy for town cen- councillors have been at help revitalise the Croydon tres. 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Dig Finally it is an ideal time to thatched and scarified and over the ground, adding check plant stakes and as growth is now more or as much organic matter as supports for climbing less stopped such recovery possible, then replant ei- plants. Many will have be- will be more difficult. I ther the complete clump, come damaged by the would now be inclined to or healthy young sections wind, overweight plants or leave the lawn until the from around the edge of simply rot. If this is so re- Conservation charity, the Downlands Trust, got off to a spring, then rake out the each clump. A decent placement is so much eas- great start recently when it was launched at the Couls- moss and dead grass, aer- mulch around each area ier whilst the plants are don Manor Hotel last month. Over 120 guests attended ate and use a spring feed, will assist in suppressing relatively dormant. the launch that was attended by actress Susan Hamp- thus encouraging new any remaining weeds. Try Try to keep off very wet or shire who formally introduced the Trust. There were growth. Through the win- interspersing winter flow- frosty ground and enjoy also presentations by guest speakers Alan Law from ter, try to keep off the ering cyclamen, pansies the slightly different chal- Natural and Graham Precey, Legal & General’s grass, especially when it is and primroses as most will lenges that winter pres- Head of Corporate of Social Responsibility. The new wet as walking on it will flower through to spring ents to the gardener. Oh, charity has been set up and will be run by volunteers to compact the ground and giving colour through the and by the way, a very support the countryside management work in the Down- restrict new growth later dark months of winter. happy Christmas. lands Project area (Northeast Surrey and South Lon- don). 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Garrison Caterham on the Hill For St. Mary’s Concert 94 Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5PH Tel: 01883 341640 What’s on further information, please A ‘Concert for a Festive 5 YEAR WARRANTY ON SELECTED BOILERS contact Steve Elms on Celebration’ is taking place OFFER ENDS 31 DECEMBER 2008 Festival of Christmas 01883 349646. on Saturday, 6th Decem- 10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS ADVERTISEMENT Trees Carol Concert ber from 7.00-9.00pm at A Festival of Christmas The East Surrey Choral St. Mary’s Church, Cater- Trees is being held in St. Society is holding a Carol ham-on-the-Hill. Perform- Lawrence’s Ancient Church Concert with audience ing will be the Band of the in Caterham-on-the-Hill participation at 7.30pm on Surrey Yeomanry and the A. & D. Pink over the weekend of 6th- Saturday 13th December choir and organ of St. Independent Funeral Directors 7th December from 10am at Caterham Valley United Mary’s. Tickets cost £3.50 to 5pm. Come along and The Independent Way Reformed Church. 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OPEN DEPRESSION? subject to considerable de- pert officer and councillor continued planning per- for appointments advice and attendance at mission given to develop- UNSETTLED? velopment pressures re- BACK PAIN? Monday - Saturday TRAUMATICCOLIC? flecting the prevailing view many meetings. We re- ers to build more homes POST NATAL that it is an attractive main willing to make a fi- for the elderly should we PELVIC BIRTH? PAIN? DIFFICULTY place in which to live and nancial contribution when not expect more? We DEPRESSION?01883 331006 FEEDING? conduct business. Plan- the group puts in a de- have on the horizon the email: [email protected] www.caterhamosteopaths.co.uk ning officers apply policies tailed bid to the Develop- dreaded increase in our consistently to ensure de- ment Agency. council tax and for what I We can helpUNSETTLED? velopment within Cater- I hope these comments ask? Tandridge and Sur- ham, as elsewhere in the are helpful to provide a rey County councils have a BACKCaterham PAIN? Osteopaths & Healthcare Centre district, reflects its distinc- more balanced assess- duty to improve our envi- tive local character and re- ment around the Rose and ronment in the Valley but sist inappropriate Young issue and some continue to fail us. Where The Caterham-Independent is online! development. Our newly other concerns expressed are our councillors, in You can view back copies by visiting: adopted Core Planning in your newspaper. what is common knowl- www.caterham-independent.co.uk strategy will greatly help in Stephen Weigel, Chief edge the failures of these this. Executive of Tandridge two organisations? We all plate/medicine ball above On a specific point the District Council know what to do during Get fit to your head and roll to the opening of Kentucky Fried the next round of elec- side until the tip of your Chicken is cited as evi- A resident’s viewpoint tions. the core! shoulder is on the ball, and dence of more fast food It was with great pleasure Gordon Frith, Caterham then repeat to the other outlets. However, plan- I read Mark Lewis’s letter by Steve Robertson, side. ning permission was not printed in your November Congratulations! Energy for Life Stability Ball Bridge required, as the restaurant issue. He mirrors, I feel, Congratulations on The • Support your weight with just replaced an existing what the majority of us Caterham Independent! It’s that time of year again your toes on the ground restaurant (Pizza Hut). agree with in the Valley. At last a local paper that when some of you will be and place your forearms Evidence the Council ac- We have a council that has shows an interest in Cater- thinking of your skiing hol- on the ball, creating a tively supports local moves been inactive not only with ham and its more impor- iday for Christmas. The bridge with your body. To to improve Caterham is regard to the Rose & tant issues. rest of us still need to increase the intensity, in- also found in our strong Young site but also the Julia Cook, Caterham. keep our training regime stead of using your fore- in tip top condition so for arms place your hands on the benefit of all of us we the ball as though you Guy Fawkes winners DO YOU HAVE will look at core strength were doing a push up. and balance. Core • Draw in your abdominals SOMETHING strength refers to the towards your spine and strength and stability hold this throughout the TO SAY? around your abdominal, exercise for a specific lower back and hip mus- time. Please send your cles and as skiing incorpo- Add these to your training letters to: rates a lot of twisting and program and you will soon The Caterham rotating, it plays a critical improve your core and Independent, part in controlling the your balance. If you would 33 High Street, movements on your skis. like to revitalise your train- Caterham The stronger your core, ing program come and see the easier it will be to per- Surrey CR3 5UE the team at Energy for Life form more challenging to see how we can improve or e-mail: manoeuvres and maintain your performance. Editor@caterham- good form. It will also help Tel: 01883 650100 or independent.co.uk reduce the risk of injury. www.energyforlife.uk.com Balance is also critical for Well done to the winners of the Round Table’s ‘Build a skiers. Good balance will Guy’ competition which was judged on 8th November. enable you to land tricks First place: Eight year-old Dylan Thomas from Marden easier and crash less. Lodge School (pictured right with his sister Megan); Here are some examples Second place: Seven year-old Emma Garrett from Hill- of exercises from our croft School (centre); Third place: Luke and Ben Cun- training program at En- ningham aged nine and six from Audley School (left). Come and try this ergy for Life. AQUARIUS SWIMMING CLUB modern, Russian Twist self-defence Martial • Lie on a stability ball 01883 344662 – 01883 342270 with your feet on the floor, Art from Korea Personal Training Email [email protected] knees at right angles. The Classes held at Massage Therapies ball should be nestled and Wellbeing Exercises SWIMMING LESSONS and LIFESAVING around your shoulder Queen's Park Pavilion, Corporate Wellbeing Management For Beginners, Improvers and Advanced Standards Caterham-on-the-Hill blade area. Keep your ab- Established in 1979 and offering classes in For more information call dominals pulled in to sup- 6 The Crescent, Station Road, Caterham, Warlingham, Oxted, Hurst Green. 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Old Cats RFC New garden by Old Cats Chairman, Steve Dalgleish waste service The Old Caterhamians, ing friendly matches later From spring 2009, a new waste sacks are sold. your local community in the season. garden waste service is Residents fill up these rugby club, is approaching The Under 17s have a being introduced by Tan- sacks with their garden mid-season with all sec- squad of 27 players and dridge District Council to waste, which is collected tions of the club enjoying started their league help residents compost by Biffa and taken to their sport. season on November 23rd their garden waste, landfill. The mini section, which with a home game against instead of burying it in As part of the new service, caters for players from the Sutton & Epsom. This is The mini section in training landfill sites. Biffa will be taking the col- age of five through to 12 a strong age group with Residents will be able to lected garden waste to a have over 100 members two of their players al- alongside them on a take out an annual sub- dedicated composting training every Sunday ready having played in Wednesday evening. scription for a fortnightly facility in Kent. morning at the club senior matches. The U18s The men’s first team have service which will take Chairman of the Commu- grounds under the watch- league season does not had mixed results in their away grass cuttings, nity Services Committee, ful eyes of qualified start until January 09 with league and are yet to set- hedge trimmings, leaves, Councillor Glynis Whittle, coaches and enjoying their first league game tle into their season having plant prunings, weeds and said: “We are very excited friendly games with local away to Cobham on Janu- suffered injuries to key old or used compost in a about the new service. It opposition sides. ary 11th. The squad of 26 players from the start of special bin. will provide a much The youth sides of the club players are looking to fol- this season. The club’s A Bins will be provided as greener way for residents are also building numbers low a successful season and Ligers teams are play- part of the subscription, to recycle garden waste in each age group, playing from last year and are ing friendly and merit which is expected to cost and will also reduce the friendly and league games continuing to build shield games and looking around £40 a year. The amount of rubbish being within the Surrey Compe- strength in their final to develop new players new service, which will be sent to landfill. We have tition. The U13 squad of youth year. through them for the first carried out by Biffa Waste decided to offer a sub- 30+ players have played The Ladies senior squad team. Services, will start in scription service, because local sides in friendlies and have won two of their four Anyone interested in play- spring 2009. not all residents will want recently started their league games so far with a ing, spectating, helping Initially it will be available their garden waste col- league games. further three games hav- out or coaching at the club for up to 6,000 households lected, especially those The U14/15 combined ing been postponed so far will be warmly welcomed in the Caterham, Oxted who are already compost- squad are attracting play- this season. They are into this friendly family en- and Warlingham areas. ing theirs.” ers from local schools as hoping to play future play- vironment. For more in- These areas have been More details about the far away as Oxted and are ers from our developing formation go to: selected as this is where service will be available training every week, play- youth sides that train www.oldcats.co.uk most of the current garden after Christmas. 24 The Caterham Independent December 2008 01883 346641 www.caterham-independent.co.uk SALES, LETTINGS & LAND DEVELOPMENT 96 High Street, GODSTONE, Surrey RH9 8DP Tel: 01883 744344 Fax: 01883 743077 Email: [email protected] 12 Croydon Road, CATERHAM, Surrey CR3 6QB Tel: 01883 347446 Fax: 01883 345290 Email: [email protected] ESTABLISHED 1936 LETTINGS Tel: 01883 622244 Fax: 01883 622248 Email: [email protected]

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